Field Service Engineer

SMT GB; Grantham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Field Service Engineer based in Duxford to provide exceptional service across the Peterborough and Boston areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in repair and maintenance, with a focus on maximizing service opportunities while ensuring high customer satisfaction. Benefits include competitive salary, employer pension contribution, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

5% Employer Pension contribution

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x annual salary

Mental Health Counselling and Coaching sessions

Family Friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven technical competence on diesel engines and hydraulics.
• Ability to work cost-consciously for maximum profitability.
• Experience with computer systems like Outlook is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair Volvo construction equipment.
• Seek additional service revenue opportunities.
• Maintaining documentation through electronic reports.

Skills

Mechanical problem identification

Advanced diagnostics

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance or related discipline

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to be based from our Duxford depot, this role will be covering the Peterborough and Boston area

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:

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

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

Desirable:

• Experience of Welding and Fabrication
  
  

Benefits

What We Offer You

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

• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
• Financial/Physical/Mental Health Counselling and Coaching sessions
• Free Will writing service
• EAP, which includes 24/7 Doctor access
• Healthshield - Cashplan for all employees
• Family Friendly policies
• Company events