Field Service Engineer


Company:	Smart Solutions (Recruitment) Limited
Salary:	from £16 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Knottingley, WF11 0LA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Field Service Engineer – Water Recycling Systems

Location: Knottingley – applicants must live within approximately 1 hour

Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour, depending on experience

Overnight Allowance: £30 per night

Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to extend

Working Pattern: Flexible, depending on business needs

Travel: UK-wide, with regular overnight stays

About the Role:

We are recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a specialist water recycling services business on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for the position to be extended longer term.

Based from Knottingley, you will travel to customer sites throughout the UK, typically working between Monday and Thursday, servicing and maintaining wash pad water recycling systems.

This is a practical, hands-on role and would suit someone who is reliable, trustworthy and comfortable getting stuck in. Previous experience within water recycling or water treatment is not essential. What matters most is having a strong practical attitude, being comfortable using hand tools, and being willing to learn.

You will work alongside an experienced engineer, receiving full training and support while carrying out servicing, cleaning, inspections, fault-finding and component replacement on customer systems.

Key Responsibilities:

. Travel to customer sites throughout the UK.

. Service and maintain wash pad water recycling systems.

. Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance.

. Clean wash pads, filters and system components.

. Inspect pumps, compressors, fuel tanks and interceptors.

. Fault-find and troubleshoot equipment.

. Replace pumps, compressors, filters and other components.

. Carry out general practical maintenance and repairs.

. Keep customer sites clean, safe and tidy.

. Complete service records and job paperwork.

. Liaise professionally with customers while on site.

. Follow company health and safety procedures.

. Report faults, issues and incidents appropriately.

What's on Offer?

. Up to £16.00 per hour, depending on experience.

. £30 overnight stay allowance.

. Initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend.

. Accommodation arranged and paid for by the company within an agreed reasonable cost.

. UK-wide travel expenses covered.

. Flexible working pattern, dependent on business needs

. Full training and ongoing support from an experienced engineer.

. Opportunity for ongoing work with a specialist and growing business.

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If you're a hands-on, dependable and practical person who doesn't mind getting stuck in, travelling around the UK and staying away from home during the working week, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Previous water recycling experience is not essential — we're more interested in your practical ability, attitude and reliability.

Apply today to be considered for the Field Engineer position.

Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.

Eligible Armed Forces candidates meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

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Work Location: In person

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