Field Service Engineer (Construction / Recycling)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering company is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Birmingham to install and maintain machinery, requiring NVQ Level 3 in plant maintenance. This position offers a salary of £43,500 with opportunities for overtime, training, and a company vehicle. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or recycling and be prepared for travel. Generous benefits and allowances provided.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Training opportunities

Company vehicle

Overnight allowances

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or recycling.
• Willingness to travel and stay away as needed.
• Ability to install and maintain machinery.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customer sites and install new machinery.
• Use diagnostic tools to locate issues in hydraulic systems.
• Provide basic training to customer staff.

Skills

Field service engineering

Diagnostic tools usage

Customer interaction

Education

NVQ Level 3 in plant or machinery maintenance

Job description

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Client:

Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Mobile Plant Fitter (Construction / Recycling)
£43,500 + Overtime OTE (£66k) + Training + Overnight Allowance + Vehicle + Company Benefits
Birmingham
Are you a field service engineer or similar with experience in construction or recycling and hold an NVQ Level 3 in plant or machinery maintenance, looking to join a long-established company offering extensive overtime opportunities to greatly increase your earnings?

Are you looking for a role where each day is different, with the chance to explore the west midlands patch and stay away 2-3 nights a month, all expenses covered?

Established around 20 years ago, this specialist manufacturing and engineering company provides innovative shredding machinery solutions tailored to the recycling, waste management, and materials processing sectors.

In this role, you will be driving to customer sites and installing new machinery. The role will also involve using diagnostic tools to locate issues in hydraulic systems and motors and provide basic training to customer staff.

This role would suit a field service engineer or similar with an NVQ Level 3 in plant or machinery maintenance from a construction or recycling background, looking for a role that offers a generous package with plenty of overtime to boost your earnings.

The Role:

• Driving to customer sites and installing new machinery
• Using diagnostic tools to locate issues in motors and hydraulic systems
• Provide basic training to customer staff
• Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, 40-hour week

The Person:

• Field service engineer or similar
• NVQ Level 3 in plant or machinery maintenance
• Construction or recycling background
• Happy to stay away as needed

Reference: BBBH20921f

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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