Maintenance and Service Engineer, Cambridge

Essential Recruitment

  • Cambridge
  • £36,000-42,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (paid travel time and optional overtime).£36,000 - £42,000 per annum (DOE) + paid travel time + overtime + benefits.CambridgeAbove National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, PermanentEngineeringSearch Area:Job Title: Maintenance & Service Engineer - Car Lift Equipment (Field-Based, No Overnights)Location: Cambridge (field-based, no overnight stays)Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per annum (DOE) + paid travel time + overtime + benefitsHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (paid travel time and optional overtime)Sector: Engineering, Industrial, MaintenanceRole Overview:Looking for a field-based engineering role with no overnight stays, paid travel time, and clear career progression? We're recruiting a Maintenance & Service Engineer to work across the Cambridge area, servicing and installing specialist garage lifting equipment such as car lifts, car bays, and related machinery. No formal qualifications are required - just a strong mechanical mindset and the willingness to learn.What's On Offer:
  • £36,000 - £42,000 salary (depending on experience and training)
  • Paid travel time and paid breaks (1 hour per day)
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x
  • Company van, phone, tablet, tools and fuel card provided
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • No overnight stays required
  • Regular pay reviews and career progression opportunities
  • Field-based within approx. 2-hour radius of Cambridge
Key Duties:
  • Install, service and repair garage lifting equipment
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
  • Deliver excellent customer service on-site
  • Complete accurate reports and job documentation
What We're Looking For:
  • Mechanically minded with hands-on experience (plant, mechanics, field service etc.)
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Physically fit and confident with manual work
  • Age 21+ (for company van insurance purposes)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience with garage equipment desirable but not essential - full training available
How to Apply:
  • Call Charlie on 0333 99 66 988 (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)
  • Email your CV to
If you haven't heard from us within 72 hours of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details for future opportunities.This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (an Employment Agency).

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