Field Service Engineer

Clements Technical Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment firm is looking for a Field Service Engineer to cover Ipswich and parts of East Anglia. The role involves maintaining a fleet of MOTS and COTS products, ensuring operational availability, and repairing equipment such as Fork Lifts. Candidates should possess at least an NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical/Plant Engineering, have experience in relevant maintenance, and strong communication skills. The job offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, benefits like a company van, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Overtime pay

Company Van

Holiday entitlement

Contributory Pension Scheme

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical/Plant/HGV Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance of construction-related plant/MHE/HGV/Agricultural/Fork Trucks appreciated.
• Strong communication skills; able to work alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify the root cause of breakdowns efficiently.
• Complete job and service documentation accurately.
• Repair and maintain plant equipment to standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical/Plant/HGV Engineering

Tools

Fork Lifts

Job description

Field Service Engineer East Anglia

Are you an experienced Engineer who has worked on Heavy Vehicle maintenance either in the Army/Construction/Plant/MHE Maintenance or similar? We are looking for a Field Based Maintenance Engineer who be covering Ipswich, Colchester and other parts of East Anglia.

You will proactively maintain a fleet of MOTS and COTS products, both company and customer owned within their engineering capabilities. You'll maximise the operational availability for the customer by investigating, understanding and eliminating failed/fault operation of those products such that the fix is as rapid and cost effective as possible while ensuring continued safe and effective operation for the foreseeable future.

Responsibilities

• Identify the root cause of a breakdown in a timely manner and ensure the correct parts are obtained using the nominated supply chain, including when required.
• Identify any further work required on a machine and ensure the customer is made aware.
• Complete all related job and service documentation with accurate data and all necessary signatures/documents obtained from the customer.
• Repair, maintain, inspect and service plant, equipment such as Fork Lifts and associated ancillaries to current company standards and LOLER and PUWER legislation, both at regional pool location and on site as directed, using effective time management systems.
• Maintain local stocks of spares, CES, ancillaries, attachments and local technical documentation, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical/Plant/HGV Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in construction related plant/MHE/HGV/Agricultural/Fork Truck maintenance would be highly desirable or similar experience.
• Strong communication skills and able to work well alone or part of a team.

Benefits

• Salary between £32,625-£36,993 plus annual bonus (equivalent to £2,900 per year).
• Opportunity for overtime paid at x1.5 Mon‑Fri and x2 Weekends.
• Company Van provided.
• Working hours Monday to Friday (40 hours).
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare and other great benefits.