Field Service Engineer (Construction Plant)

Roundhouse Recruitment Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 12.5%

31.5 days holiday

Early finish on Friday

No overnight stays

Manufacturer training

Progression paths

Job summary

Roundhouse Recruitment Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Construction Plant) to service and repair construction machinery on a regional Midlands patch. You will diagnose faults and perform servicing on excavators and similar equipment, with a strong emphasis on hydraulics and electrical systems.

The role offers a 39-hour week with no overnight stays, full manufacturer training and clear progression into senior technical roles.

Qualifications

• Background in construction plant or heavy machinery.
• Strong hydraulics and electrical diagnostic experience.
• Confident fault finding across heavy mobile machinery.
• Recognised Level 3, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent technical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Field-based servicing, diagnostics and repair of construction machinery.
• Predominantly small to medium excavators and heavy plant.
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault finding.
• Breakdown diagnosis and technical troubleshooting.
• Regional Midlands territory with no regular overnight stays.
• Mon-Thu: 8:00–16:30; Fri: 8:00–15:30.
• 39-hour basic week with additional hours.
• Full manufacturer and product training.

Skills

Field service

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Construction Plant)
£40,000 - £46,000 (£20 - £22 per hour) + + Door to Door pay + 12.5% Pension + 31.5 Days Holiday + Manufacturer Training + Progression + Days based + Early finish on Friday + No Overnight stays
Telford / West Midlands - Field Based (Local Patch)
Are you a Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, HGV Technician or similar looking for a stable days-based Field Service role covering a local patch with an award-winning Engineering Group known for their great working environment, employee benefits and multiple progression pathways into Senior Technical, Specialist or Team leadership roles?
This is an opportunity to join a long-established engineering group expanding its construction machinery service operation. You will receive full product training while working predominantly on small to medium construction machinery, including excavators, carrying out technical diagnostics, servicing and repairs across a regional Midlands patch.
The role offers a 39-hour working week, no regular overnight stays, an early Friday finish and excellent long-term progression. Engineers are encouraged to develop technically, with routes into Senior Technician, Technical Specialist and Team Leader positions.

The Role

• Field-based servicing, diagnostics and repair of construction machinery
• Predominantly small to medium excavators and associated heavy plant
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault finding
• Breakdown diagnosis and technical troubleshooting
• Regional Midlands territory with no regular overnight stays
• Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm
• 39-hour basic week with additional hours
• Full manufacturer and product training

The Person

• Background in construction plant, heavy plant, agricultural machinery or heavy commercial vehicles / HGVs
• Strong practical hydraulics and electrical diagnostic experience
• Confident fault finding across heavy mobile machinery
• Recognised Level 3, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent technical qualification
• Excavator experience advantageous but not essential

The Benefits

• £20 - £22 per hour depending on experience
• Over 31 days holiday with option to purchase more
• 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 12.5% total pension contribution, including 8.5% employer contribution
• Regional field-service patch
• No overnight stays
• Early Friday finish
• Manufacturer/product training
• Long-term technical and management progression
• Employee/store discounts and wider company benefits

Keywords

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