Field Service Engineer | Kildare Town, County Kildare | Full Time | €25+ per hour DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am–5:00 pm; Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm
Our client designs and manufactures waste management and recycling equipment, including compactors, balers and specialist recycling systems. With nearly 40 years of experience, they provide innovative solutions to businesses across Ireland, helping them manage waste more efficiently and sustainably.
The Role
They are seeking a motivated and technically minded Field Service Engineer to join their existing team of three engineers.
This is a primarily field-based role involving nationwide travel to customer sites, with occasional workshop-based work in Kildare Town. You will be responsible for installing, commissioning, servicing and repairing waste handling equipment, using your engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills to keep machinery operating effectively.
The ideal candidate will have experience in at least one of the electrical, hydraulic or mechanical engineering disciplines, alongside a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop their technical abilities.
You will report day to day to the Service Administrator, who coordinates workloads, and will work under the Operations Head.
Key Responsibilities
- Service and maintain compactors, balers and other waste handling equipment
- Install and commission machinery at customer sites
- Assemble and fit out machinery in the workshop when required
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, as appropriate to your experience
- Carry out equipment upgrades and maintenance work
- Apply logical and methodical problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues
- Provide professional customer support and communicate effectively with clients
- Maintain accurate records and follow relevant working procedures
- Work collaboratively with the Service Administrator and wider engineering team
- Travel nationwide to carry out service and maintenance work
- Maintain a professional, positive and safety-conscious approach to all tasks
Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with customers and colleagues
- A positive attitude and a motivated, proactive approach to work
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
- An engineering or technical mindset
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: electrical, hydraulic or mechanical engineering
- Willingness to learn and develop skills across different engineering disciplines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full driving licence, as nationwide travel is required
Desirable
- Experience across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer or Senior Service Engineer
- Experience installing, commissioning, servicing or repairing industrial machinery
- Experience with waste management, compactors, balers or recycling equipment
- Knowledge of electrical systems and components
- Experience with PLCs or control systems
What’s In It For You
- Competitive pay of €25+ per hour, depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate
- Full-time, permanent position
- Varied, hands-on work combining field service and workshop activities
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for training, educ