Location
Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire. This role covers Forestry England's South and West districts, so occasional travel will be expected.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£30,105 per annum

About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineering Field Service Engineer, you will be a mobile mechanic providing efficient, value-for-money service to support Forestry England’s objectives. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and repairing vehicles and specialist forestry equipment to ensure the fleet is professionally and cost-effectively maintained, maximising availability. Tasks include inspecting, repairing, servicing, welding, fabrication, and recovery work at worksites and other locations. You will typically work on chainsaws, trailers, quads, agricultural machinery such as tractors and their attachments, cars, vans, and 4x4s. This role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Charge Hand / Service Delivery Administrator.

About Forestry England
We are a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests for everyone. We create amazing places and experiences, provide vital homes for wildlife, improve air quality, and produce sustainable timber. Join us and be part of a team making a positive difference for the environment and communities.

Benefits
Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension through the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. You will receive 25 days holiday per year, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. STaR, our employee benefits scheme, offers discounts on supermarket shopping, hotels, clothing, mobile phones, insurance, holidays, gym memberships, household bills, and wellbeing apps. Free parking is available at Forestry England sites, along with free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury. We are committed to lifelong learning and career development, supporting continual professional development, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Proven experience in mechanical engineering or vehicle maintenance, ideally including experience with forestry or agricultural machinery. Ability to carry out welding, fabrication, and recovery work is essential.

About you
You are a motivated and reliable individual with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering quality service. You are comfortable working independently and travelling across districts as required. You have good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. A flexible approach to work and a passion for forestry and the environment are desirable.

Qualifications
A relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience is required. A full clean UK driving licence is essential. You will be assessed on technical skills through a practical test and strength-based interview questions.