Field Service Engineer

SMT GB; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to deliver exceptional service on Volvo construction equipment. This role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, ensuring software updates, and providing real-time reporting. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge, particularly in diesel engines and hydraulics, alongside excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a generous pension contribution and mental health support. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to quality service!

Benefits

5% Employer Pension contribution

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x annual salary

Wellbeing App offering discounts and vouchers

Counselling and Coaching sessions

Free Will writing service

24/7 Doctor access

Healthshield - Cashplan for all employees

Family Friendly policies

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance or HGV mechanics required.
• Proven technical competence on diesel engines and hydraulics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair Volvo construction equipment and identify mechanical problems.
• Promote aftermarket solutions and seek additional service revenue opportunities.

Skills

Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge of diesel engines

Understanding of hydraulics and electrics

Education

Formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance or related discipline

Tools

Computerized diagnostic equipment

Tablet for electronic reports

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to be based from our Warrington Depot, covering Warrington and Cheshire.

The focus of this role is to ensure we deliver a first class service to both internal & external customers. To actively seek revenue opportunities and discuss these with customers, Customer Support Representative's and your Line Manager.

What you will be doing:

1. Service and repair Volvo construction equipment or miscellaneous equipment
2. Identify mechanical problems, using technical knowledge and computerized diagnostic equipment, offering guidance and advice to the customer
3. Carrying out duties in a commercially focused way, seeking additional service revenue opportunities and promoting our aftermarket solutions
4. Work in line with quotations and time guides, highlighting to management where additional work may be required
5. Ensure software updates are installed as new versions are released
6. Complete tablet inputs, electronic reports and timesheets in ‘real time' providing comprehensive details of the work undertaken
7. Order parts for your work as necessary and to return parts in a clean condition and at the time of job completion
8. Able to work overtime as and when required and to honour reasonable call out requests
9. Attend any relevant product or systems training courses

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

In order to set you up for success, we look for the following skills and experience:

1. A formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural / HGV mechanics or related discipline (i.e. NVQ 3/C&G)
2. Relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy construction plant, including proven technical competence on diesel engines, transmissions, drive lines, hydraulics and electrics
3. Advanced diagnostic and trouble shooting skills and comprehensive understanding of hydraulics, electrics and EATS
4. Ability to communicate efficiently with colleagues, management and customers
5. Work with a cost conscious mindset to ensure maximum profitability
6. Ability to problem solve and high level of diagnostic skills
7. Confident using computer systems and outlook
8. High levels of attention to detail
9. Conscientious in all aspects of the job
10. Highly responsible, reliable, honest and trustworthy
11. Ability to understand technical literature/systems

Desirable:

1. Experience of Welding and Fabrication

Benefits

What We Offer You

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

1. 5% Employer Pension contribution
2. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
3. Cycle to Work Scheme
4. Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
5. Yulife - Wellbeing App offering discounts and vouchers
6. Financial/Physical/Mental Health Counselling and Coaching sessions
7. Free Will writing service
8. EAP, which includes 24/7 Doctor access
9. Healthshield - Cashplan for all employees
10. Family Friendly policies
11. Company events