Field Service Engineer

Kautec Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled field-based Engineer in Northampton. This role involves servicing, inspecting, and repairing specialized vehicles at various customer sites. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, have strong mechanical skills, and be capable of performing preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs. A comprehensive understanding of vehicle technologies is essential. This position offers a structured work week from Monday to Friday, with travel included.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of plant and vehicle technologies.
• Capability of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and inspections on specialised vehicles.
• Travel to customer sites and service centres for repairs.
• Conduct engine work and diagnostics.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Engine work

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical inspections

Problem-solving

Job description

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Monday to Friday (no weekends) - You are paid door to door - no commute

We are looking for a talented field-based Engineer to perform a variety of routine servicing, inspections, and repairs on specialised vehicles supplied by the client to their customers. This involves representing the client, travelling to customer sites and service centres, which could include airports, sea ports, main dealerships, manufacturing sites, or military installations.

We seek a self-motivated and independent Mechanical Engineer capable of travelling within a designated area to provide:

• Preventative Maintenance
• Emergency Breakdowns
• Pre-arranged servicing at rural sites
• Engine work and diagnostic investigations
• Correction of running defects
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Improvement of vehicle standards
• Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections

You will be travelling within a designated area using a fully equipped van. Your work may involve cargo and ground support equipment, industrial tractors, and tugs/shunters.

Applicants should have a strong understanding of plant and vehicle technologies and be capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion.

The personal qualities valued by our client include:

• Reliability and punctuality
• Enthusiasm, proactivity, and innovation
• Adherence to health and safety rules
• A problem solver with a can-do attitude

The role involves working with cargo handling equipment, RoRo ships, tractors, rescue vehicles, fire engines, and ground support and service equipment.