Field Service Engineer

KDM HIRE; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KDM Hire is a professional and dynamic business that has grown to be one of the UK and Ireland's leading equipment rental companies. The role is field-based, operating from our Mallusk Depot, focusing on maintaining and repairing our diverse range of heavy plant and powered access machinery to ensure optimal performance for customers.

Join our team to work on-site with a strong safety culture, ongoing training, and opportunities to contribute to uptime and efficiency across our equipment fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing plant and equipment (heavy plant preferred).
• Strong mechanical ability with hands-on experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of electrics, electronics and hydraulics.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on heavy plant and powered access machinery on customer sites and in the workshop.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Provide technical support to customers and guidance on equipment use.
• Uphold safety and maintenance standards in all tasks.
• Collaborate with team to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and service history.
• Apply strong mechanical skills to ensure precision and reliability.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in equipment performance.

Skills

Plant repair experience

Mechanical skills

Analytical problem-solving

Electrical & hydraulics knowledge

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Are you a skilled Engineer seeking a new career with a leading equipment rental company? Join our team and be at the forefront of maintaining and repairing our diverse range of heavy plant and powered access machinery on-site to ensure optimal performance and minimise downtime for our customers.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of heavy plant and powered access machinery on customer sites and in the workshop if required
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in the equipment
• Provide technical support to customers, offering guidance on optimal equipment usage and addressing inquiries promptly
• Uphold the highest standards of safety and maintenance in all tasks and operations
• Collaborate with the team to contribute to the overall success and efficiency of our company
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and service history
• Utilise strong mechanical skills to ensure precision and reliability in all aspects of the job
• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in maintaining the quality and performance of equipment
• Work seamlessly as part of a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment

What You Will Need

• Previous experience in the repair of plant and equipment
• Good all-round mechanical skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of electrics, electronics and hydraulics
• Good customer service skills
• Valid driving licence

KDM Hire is a professional and dynamic business which has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland's leading equipment rental companies. With over 35 years of experience within the industry, our passion remains the same to simply do 'whatever it takes' to deliver quality equipment and services to our customers. We take PRIDE in our work, our customers and our company and we look for people that share our values: Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Energy.

Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 5pm & Friday 7.30am - 4pm and Saturdays on a rotational basis from 7.45am - 12.30pm

Location: Field-based role operating from within our Mallusk Depot

Salary: Depending on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer