Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer in the West Midlands. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex machinery while ensuring high standards of safety and customer service. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or 10+ years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary, medical and dental plans, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical & dental cash plan

Life assurance & contributory pension

Ongoing technical training & specialist machinery certifications

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work independently across field environments.
• Relevant certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite technical support and engineering solutions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault finding.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues.

Skills

Strong diagnostic capabilities across mechanical systems

Strong diagnostic capabilities across electrical systems

Strong customer focus

Commercial awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Land-based Engineering

Tools

CPCS/plant ticket

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer – Location: Birmingham, West Midlands. 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.

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

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250 for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.