Field Service Engineer

Neos Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established plant hire and machinery services provider in the South East seeks a skilled Field Service Engineer. You will service and maintain various plant machinery while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, overtime, and a fully equipped company vehicle.

Benefits

GBP45,000 basic salary

Overtime paid at standard rate

Fully equipped company vehicle

Consistent weekday working hours

Employment stability in a reputable business

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Fitter or similar role in construction.
• Hands-on experience diagnosing faults in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of excavators, loaders, crushers, and screeners.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and servicing of plant equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Conducting inspections to identify and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Technical knowledge of machinery

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Berkshire & Greater London

GBP45,000 + Overtime at Standard Rate 45 Hours per Week

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a well-established plant hire and machinery services provider in the South East, who are seeking a skilled and experienced Field Service Engineer to join their team. With a large fleet of over 150 machines, this company operates across multiple sites including their main depot, demo locations, and customer premises.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a wide range of plant machinery, including attachments. Covering mainly Berkshire with some work in London, you will use a long-wheelbase, high-top Volkswagen Crafter van provided by the company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Routine maintenance and servicing of plant equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Conducting inspections to identify and resolve issues proactively
• Maintaining clear and accurate maintenance records
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations

The Candidate

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience as a Plant Fitter or in a similar role within construction, demolition, or waste recycling
• Strong technical knowledge of machinery such as excavators, loaders, crushers, and screeners
• Hands-on experience diagnosing faults in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• A relevant engineering qualification (formal NVQ not essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and a proactive, team-oriented mindset

The Benefits

• GBP45,000 basic salary
• Overtime paid at standard rate
• Fully equipped company vehicle (Volkswagen Crafter)
• Consistent weekday working pattern (Monday Friday, 7am 5pm)
• Stability within a growing and reputable business

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.