Astute are partnered with a long-established and reputable company specialising in the service, maintenance and repair of waste handling and recycling equipment. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a Technical Engineer to join their team, covering customers within an approximate 100-mile radius of Dartford.
This is a hands-on field-based role, combining service engineering responsibilities with technical support, training, and product expertise across the wider engineering team.
As a Technical Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability while acting as a point of contact for technical guidance across the business.
Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Engineer role
As the Technical Engineer, you will be:
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Covering a regional patch (~100-mile radius from Dartford), travelling up to 100 miles per day
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Servicing, maintaining, and repairing:
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Compactors and balers
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Scissor lifts
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Dock levellers and associated waste handling equipment
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Diagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes where possible
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Carrying out breakdown response and planned maintenance
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Producing quotations for repairs and additional works
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Providing remote technical support via phone or video to other engineers
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Supporting training and development of engineers in product knowledge and best practices
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Working safely with 3-phase electrics and hydraulic systems
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Collaborating effectively with the wider team both on-site and remotely
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Occasional overnight stays and out-of-hours work as required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
• Strong experience with 3-phase electrics (essential)
• Good understanding of hydraulic systems (preferred)
• Background in maintenance, service, or field engineering
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Competent in fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working on industrial or heavy equipment is advantageous
Personal Skills
The Technical Engineer role would suit someone who is:
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and support others
• Good communication skills for both customer interaction and internal support
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business and client needs
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away from home
Salary and benefits of the Technical Engineer role
• Starting salary circa £45,000 per annum (~£17.50 per hour)
• Overtime and out-of-hours payments
• Company bonus: £500 per quarter
• Performance-related incentives and attendance bonuses
• Company van and mobile phone provided
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Full training and ongoing development
• OTE: Realistic earnings of £50,000+ per annum
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