Job description
Field Service Engineer
Field Service Engineer – Plant & Machinery - South West Region –Blanford -£38,500 + Overtime at 1.5x and 2x + Bonus + Benefits
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
The Job:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a well-established, family-run machinery business representing a market-leading brand within the plant and machinery sector. This is a hands-on role where you’ll service, repair, and maintain a range of plant and construction machinery both in the workshop and out on customer sites.
You’ll be working independently across a designated area, using diagnostic tools to identify and resolve faults, while providing outstanding customer service and technical support.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain faults using diagnostic tools (training provided)
- Service, repair, and maintain plant machinery and equipment to manufacturer standards
- Complete detailed job reports, timesheets, and risk assessments using an in-house service management system
- Proactively identify and report additional work opportunities, promoting the company’s services
- Order parts accurately and liaise closely with the service and parts teams
- Adhere to company health and safety policies, ensuring safe working practices at all times
- Build positive working relationships with customers to deliver high-quality, responsive service
The Company:
We’re working on behalf of a family owned, multi-depot plant and machinery dealership with a strong reputation for customer service and technical support. This is a forward thinking, profitable business offering long term career progression, excellent training and a supportive working culture.
The Candidate:
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Plant, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience working on plant, agricultural, or construction machinery preferred.
- Strong diagnostics skills with a good understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrics, and transmissions
- IT literate with a positive attitude towards learning new software (training provided)
- Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
The Package:
- Competitive salary £36,500 - £38,500 DOE
- Overtime available- paid at time and a half and double time
- Company vehicle, tools allowance, and life assurance (3x basic salary)
- 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (including legal, mental health, and medical support via app)
- Flexible additional holiday
- Structured personal development and in-house training opportunities
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
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