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Field Engineer

Job Posted: 19 hours ago

Salary: £ 16 - 16 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Knottingley

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Field Engineer – Temporary Cover

Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire, with UK-wide travel
Start date: ASAP
Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
Typical working hours: 6:00am–4:00pm/5:00pm, depending on the customer site
Pay: £16.00 per hour plus £30 overnight allowance
Reporting to: CWRS General Manager

The Role
We are looking for an OFTEC-qualified CWRS Field Engineer to provide temporary cover, travelling throughout the UK to service wash pads and inspect fuel tanks and interceptors.

This is a hands-on, field-based role involving planned servicing, cleaning, inspection and fault-finding. You’ll largely work independently, manage your own time and liaise directly with customers while on site.

Overnight stays will be required. You’ll be able to select suitable accommodation through (url removed), which will then be booked by the company within an agreed reasonable cost.

What You’ll Be Doing
As CWRS Field Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:
Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK
Servicing and maintaining wash pads
Inspecting fuel tanks and interceptors
Removing and replacing filters
Cleaning and inspecting system components
Cleaning wash pads and cutting back overgrown grass and weeds
Troubleshooting faulty pumps and compressors
Replacing pumps, compressors and other components where required
Completing planned and reactive repairs and maintenance
Working safely with hand tools and other relevant equipment
Managing your own workload, travel and daily schedule
Liaising directly with customers while on site
Completing job records and supporting documentation accurately
Following method statements and safe working procedures
Reporting faults, spillages, incidents and near misses
Maintaining professional standards when representing the companyWhat We’re Looking For
The successful CWRS Field Engineer will need:
A recognised OFTEC qualification
A full, valid driving licence
Experience using hand tools and completing practical maintenance work
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently and manage their own time
Flexibility to travel throughout the UK and stay away overnight
Good communication and customer service skills
A strong understanding of safe working practices
A current DBS check would be advantageous
An FLT licence would be advantageous
We are Panda. We value waste.
We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.
 
Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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