Construction Plant Service Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Manufacturer training

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Virtual GP services

Volunteer days

Team events

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd in Ashford seeks a Plant Engineer to service and repair construction and plant machinery. You will diagnose faults in diesel, hydraulic and electrical systems and support on-site breakdowns and scheduled maintenance.

The role offers manufacturer-backed training to develop technical expertise, a company vehicle, overtime and a clear career path within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.
• Experience in diagnostics and fault finding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of work.
• Customer-focused, with good communication skills.
• A willingness to undertake manufacturer training and develop technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a range of construction and plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Carry out on-site breakdown support and scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare new machinery for customer delivery.
• Complete inspections, service documentation and relevant paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support.
• Carry out workshop-based maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding.

Skills

Plant machinery

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Training willingness

Job description

EH59 - Plant Engineer

Location: Ashford

Salary: Up to £19 p/h + overtime + company vehicle

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Overview

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

This position would be excellent for someone with experience working on construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.

This role offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading machinery, develop technical skills through manufacturer-backed training and build a long-term career within a supportive team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a range of construction and plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Carry out on-site breakdown support and scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare new machinery for customer delivery.
• Complete inspections, service documentation and relevant paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support.
• Carry out workshop-based maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.
• Experience in diagnostics and fault finding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of work.
• Customer-focused, with good communication skills.
• A willingness to undertake manufacturer training and develop technical expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Fully expensed company service vehicle.
• Structured manufacturer training.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Virtual GP services.
• Charity volunteering days.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Social events and team activities