Field Service Engineer

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction equipment seeks a skilled Field Service Technician for permanent work in Northampton. You will service and maintain heavy plant machinery, diagnose issues, and provide technical support. Join a supportive engineering team with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular overtime

Paid travel time

Fully equipped service vehicle provided

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Company pension and sick pay

On-site parking

Full support from a knowledgeable team

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy plant service and maintenance essential.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with electro-hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain specialist piling rigs and heavy plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and electronic systems.
• Carry out both yard-based and on-site service visits across the UK and Ireland.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Electrical fault-finding

Job description

Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Service Technician to work with one of our clients on a permanent basis. This position involves working on a range of specialist heavy plant and piling machinery, supporting with servicing, repairs, and diagnostics. Our client is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of construction equipment, offering the chance to join a skilled and supportive engineering team.

Salary: 45,000 - 52,000 (Depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Location: Northampton

Key Responsibilities:

• Service and maintain specialist piling rigs and heavy plant equipment
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and electronic systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot electro-hydraulic control systems
• Carry out both yard-based and on-site service visits across the UK and Ireland
• Perform hydraulic equipment maintenance and fault finding
• Provide high-level technical support and liaise with customers directly

Requirements & Competencies:

• Previous experience in heavy plant service and maintenance is essential
• Strong mechanical knowledge, particularly with diesel engines and hydraulics
• Electrical and electronic fault-finding experience
• Familiarity with electro-hydraulic systems
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally (and occasionally to Ireland)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary with regular overtime
• Paid travel time
• Fully equipped service vehicle provided
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension and sick pay
• On-site parking and full support from a knowledgeable team

If you're a skilled Field Service Technician looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive and growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or call us on (phone number removed).