Field Service Engineer – Plant Hire
Location: Orpington
Salary: £45,(Apply online only) – £55,(Apply online only) DOE
Working Hours: 6:00am – 4:00pm
Company Vehicle: Company Van + Fuel Card
Additional Benefits: Company Mobile Phone + Overtime / Additional Benefits
The Opportunity
NEOS Engineering Recruitment are working with a well-established and successful plant hire business that is looking to add an experienced Field Service Engineer to their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Engineer / Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Engineer who is looking for a long-term position with a reputable company, competitive salary and a well-supported working environment.
You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs on a wide range of construction and plant hire equipment, working primarily across customer sites and company locations.
The role would suit an engineer who has a strong background within plant hire, construction equipment, heavy plant or similar machinery environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on plant and construction equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
- Attend customer sites to investigate and repair breakdowns.
- Complete inspections, fault finding and general condition checks.
- Carry out repairs and component replacements to a high standard.
- Prepare machinery for hire and ensure equipment is safe and fit for use.
- Complete accurate service and inspection reports.
- Identify parts and materials required for repairs.
- Liaise professionally with customers while working on-site.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools and equipment.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health & safety procedures.
- Provide a high level of customer service and represent the business professionally.
Equipment
- Excavators
- Dumpers
- Rollers
- Telehandlers
- Loading Shovels
- Site Dumpers
- Compaction Equipment
- Generators
- Access Equipment
- Small Plant
- Other Construction & Plant Hire Machinery
About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced Plant Engineer / Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Engineer / Field Service Engineer with a strong practical background maintaining and repairing construction or plant hire equipment.
Experience Requirements
- One of the following is required:
10+ years' relevant plant engineering experience where the candidate does not hold an NVQ qualification; OR
5+ years' relevant plant engineering experience with an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance, Engineering or a relevant discipline. - You will ideally have experience working on a range of diesel-powered plant and construction equipment, with strong mechanical fault-finding skills and a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
Essential
- Significant experience working on plant / construction equipment.
- Strong mechanical engineering and fault-finding ability.
- Experience with servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Ability to work independently when attending customer sites.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Good communication and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to complete service documentation accurately.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plant Maintenance / Engineering.
- Previous plant hire experience.
- Experience with hydraulic and electrical fault finding.
- IPAF / PASMA / other relevant industry qualifications.
- Experience working on a variety of manufacturers and equipment.
What's on Offer?
- £45,(Apply online only) – £55,(Apply online only) salary, depending on experience.
- 6:00am – 4:00pm working hours.
- Company van.
- Fuel card.
- Company mobile phone.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Stable, long-term employment with an established plant hire business.
- Variety of equipment and machinery.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within the business.