Field Service Engineer

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruiter is seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer in Thatcham. The role involves diagnosing, servicing, and repairing advanced heavy-duty machinery in construction and industrial environments. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, along with strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostic skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical plans, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical & dental cash plan

Life assurance & contributory pension

Branded uniform & PPE

Ongoing technical training

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Land-based Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years' experience in heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Strong diagnostic capabilities in mechanical, electrical & hydraulic systems required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite technical support and engineering solutions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and fault finding on complex machinery.
• Support and mentor junior engineers/apprentices.

Skills

Diagnostic capabilities across mechanical systems

Diagnostic capabilities across electrical systems

Diagnostic capabilities across hydraulic systems

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Land-based Engineering or equivalent

10+ years' experience in heavy equipment maintenance

Tools

CPCS/plant ticket or equivalent

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering network supporting advanced heavy duty machinery used across construction, infrastructure and industrial environments.

This position involves diagnosing, servicing and repairing high performance tracked and wheeled machinery and you will be working with sophisticated hydraulic, mechanical and electronic systems in a fast paced, technical field environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite technical support and engineering solutions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault finding on complex machinery.
• Complete all work to exacting standards and within agreed timeframes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues.
• Maintain exceptional standards of safety, compliance and equipment care.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring service excellence.
• Support and mentor junior engineers/apprentices where required.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Land-based Engineering or 10+ years' experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic capabilities across mechanical, electrical & hydraulic systems.
• Relevant certification (e.g. CPCS/plant ticket or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently across field environments.
• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Medical & dental cash plan
• Life assurance & contributory pension
• Branded uniform & PPE
• Ongoing technical training & specialist machinery certifications