Field Engineer

Briggs Equipment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Pension scheme (up to 6% employer)

Paycare and eyecare

High street discounts

Private-use vehicle

Job summary

Briggs Equipment is seeking a Field Engineer to join our engineering team in the Falkirk and surrounding areas. This permanent role offers a 40-hour week with a base salary of £36,839 and £38,653 plus overtime.

The role involves site visits, diagnostics, and repairs on forklift trucks and related machinery, with opportunities for career development. You will work with customers to scope work, ensure safety, and meet manufacturer specifications, with overtime paid at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification required.
• Previous experience within a similar field is essential.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Attending customer sites to assess job scope, agree on priorities, and ensure safe working practices.
• Communicating with the controller and customer to clarify expected work, timelines, and costs.
• Quickly identifying root causes of breakdowns and sourcing parts cost-effectively with technical support if needed.
• Ensuring all work meets engineering standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspecting and testing work to confirm safety and performance before handover.
• Flagging any additional work required, especially if chargeable, to maximise revenue and inform the customer.
• Accurately completing job documentation and obtaining all required customer approvals.
• Reporting safety issues or improvements as necessary.

Skills

Relevant technical qualification

Experience in similar role

Hydraulic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Independent working

Prioritise workload

Under pressure

Job description

Opportunity

Field Engineer

Contract

Permanent

Salary

• £36,839
• £38,653 + Overtime available, door to door payments and optional call out

Company

Briggs Equipment

Hours

Monday – Friday. 40 hours a week

Location

Falkrik and surrounding areas.

About Us

Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management. We have a new opportunity for a Field Engineer to join our friendly and supportive engineering team. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in forklift trucks, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs, passenger vehicles, cars or similar machinery .

In the role you will be:

• Attending customer sites to assess job scope, agree on priorities, and ensure safe working practices.
• Communicating with the controller and customer to clarify expected work, timelines, and costs.
• Quickly identifying root causes of breakdowns and source parts cost-effectively, using technical support if needed.
• Ensuring all work meets engineering standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspecting and testing work throughout to confirm safety and performance before handover.
• Flagging any additional work required, especially if chargeable, to maximise revenue and keep the customer informed.
• Accurately complete job documentation and obtain all required customer approvals.
• Reporting safety issues or improvements as necessary.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Relevant technical qualification
• Previous experience within a similar role
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload

What you can expect from us:

• A base salary up too £38,653 pa based on a 40-hour working week
• Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday
• Vehicle is available for private use if desired (tax to be paid)
• Future development and career opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Profitshare bonus based on business performance
• Paycare and eyecare health scheme
• High street discounts

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