Field Service Engineer

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of heavy plant machinery is looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer. This field-based role involves commissioning, servicing, and repairing machinery across the UK. Candidates must have an NVQ level 3 in Plant Maintenance and strong knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems. The role offers a salary up to £45,000 and benefits including private healthcare and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Bonus scheme

Laptop and mobile phone

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, servicing, and repairing heavy plant machinery.
• Ability to read schematics and perform fault diagnostics.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Commission and service heavy plant machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and warranty issues.
• Perform fault diagnostics and provide customer support.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Diesel engine systems expertise

Time management

Customer communication

Education

NVQ level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Plant or Piling Rigs

Tools

PLC systems

CSCS/CPCS cards

Job description

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Field Service Engineer - Heavy Plant Machinery

Main Site - Buckinghamshire
Salary - Up to £45,000 basic salary
Benefits - Pension, private healthcare, 25 days leave, bonus scheme, laptop and mobile phone.

The Company
A leading supplier of heavy plant machinery equipment, offering sales, servicing, spare parts, and technical support for both new and used equipment.

The Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Field Service Engineer to join our team. This is a field-based position, with work to be completed across the UK and Buckinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commissioning, servicing, and repairing machinery
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and warranty issues as assigned by the Service Manager
• Performing fault diagnostics, especially with electrical, hydraulic, and diesel engine systems
• Providing clear and effective communication with customers at all levels
• Working independently and managing time effectively to meet deadlines

Your Background:

• Must be able to read schematics – strong electrical bias such as electrical hydraulics
• Valid and up-to-date CSCS/CPCS cards (MEWP, Forklift, and Crane certifications are an advantage)
• Flexible to travel and stay away from home
• Must hold NVQ level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Plant or Piling Rigs
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, CANBUS communications, CAN Systems