Field Service Engineer, Earthmoving - Bathgate

Liebherr Group; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and personal development

Secure and progressive work environment

Job summary

Liebherr Group in Bathgate is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair earthmoving machinery at customer sites. This role requires a recognised apprenticeship and prior experience in a similar industry. Responsibilities include diagnosing machine faults, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Offering a competitive salary and secure work environment, Liebherr values personal development and provides opportunities for growth. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a recognised apprenticeship in a related industry to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSE passes grades A-C in Mathematics and English.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role and/or industry.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Computer literate and able to demonstrate use of IT relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, inspection and repair of earthmoving machinery.
• Diagnosing specific fault issues and acting appropriately.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
• Developing outstanding rapport and relationships with all customers.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Computer literate

Ability to use own initiative

Previous experience in a similar role

Education

Recognised apprenticeship to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

GCSE passes in Mathematics and English (grades A-C)

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within our Earth Moving After Sales department in Bathgate for a Field Service Engineer. The role contributes to the success of Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd by carrying out effective maintenance and repair work on equipment out at customer premises or on site, ensuring both quality standards and timelines for repair are optimised at all times, leading to increased customer confidence and repeat business while working within the Company’s key result areas: Business Performance, Customer Focus, People and Teamwork, Leadership.

Your Responsibilities:

• Carrying out servicing, inspection and repair of earthmoving machinery and equipment at customer premises or on site or, if required, at the appropriate depot.
• Diagnosing specific fault issues and acting appropriately.
• Returning all warranty and other return parts cleaned and on time, ensuring correct processes for packing and labelling.
• Ensuring all service information is read, understood and filed.
• Correctly filling all service manuals and ensuring they are consistently updated.
• Undertaking all work strictly in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and recommendations.
• Escalating the appropriate action in relation to broken or damaged company equipment.
• Developing an effective working relationship with the support team at the depot and supporting others where required.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment for self and others through a clear understanding of workplace safety requirements and systems.
• Supporting the roles of others by ensuring administration and paperwork is completed effectively and on time as required.
• Developing outstanding rapport and relationships with all customers.
• Coordinating with the customer to ensure their needs are understood and that a flexible approach is adopted to meeting those needs.
• Working with the customer in mind, making sure that quality work standards are maintained consistently and that, post‑work, the repair site is clean and left in a condition that satisfies the customer.
• Effectively contributing to the improvement of work processes to drive greater efficiency.
• Ensuring that self‑image promotes company business and maintains both personal image and vehicle condition at an exceptional standard at all times.

To be successful in a Field Service Engineer role, you'll need:

• Satisfactory completion of a recognised apprenticeship in a related industry to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSE passes grades A-C in Mathematics and English.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role and/or industry.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Computer literate and able to demonstrate use of IT relevant to the role.

Our Offer

• The opportunity to work with an industry‑leading manufacturer.
• Secure and progressive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Training and personal development.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Aleksandra Szczepanska.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd. belongs to the Liebherr Group of Companies and is responsible for sales‑and servicing of Liebherr’s products throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Location

Liebherr‑Great Britain Ltd.
35 Inchmuir Road
EH48 2EP Bathgate
United Kingdom (GB)

Contact

Aleksandra Szczepanska
[e-mail]