Field Service Engineer - Heavy Equipment

WR Engineering; Grove Green; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to maintain heavy mobile equipment in the South East of England. The role offers competitive benefits including a salary of £41,792 base, company van, and on-call allowances. Candidates should hold NVQ Level 3 in Plant or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and possess strong skills in hydraulics and diagnostics.

Benefits

Company van

Overtime pay

Holiday and pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy mobile equipment including cranes and forklifts.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment.
• Field-based role covering the South East.
• Participate in the on-call rota for emergency repairs.

Skills

Skilled in hydraulics

Electrics knowledge

Diagnostics (CANbus knowledge)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Heavy Equipment

Location: Reside within 1 hour of Kent

Salary: £39,000 + Overtime + Van + Benefits

We're looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a global leader in heavy equipment and material handling solutions. This is a fantastic chance to work on large-scale machinery, gain world-class training, and develop your career in a business that values progression.

The Role

Service, repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment:

• Crane
• Forklift
• RoRo tractors
• Container handlers

Field-based role covering the South East - Bristol to Lincolnshire

Door-to-door paid travel, with overtime and on-call allowance

Package & Benefits

£41,792 base salary + overtime (time and a half weekdays/Saturdays, double time Sundays)

Company van, larger tools supplied

On-call rota: 1 in 6 weeks, £150 standby, 4 hours minimum double time if called out

40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00

Holiday, pension, and strong career progression opportunities

About You

NVQ Level 3 in Plant, HGV, Forklift or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Level 2 considered with strong experience)

Skilled in hydraulics, electrics and diagnostics (CANbus knowledge an advantage)

Backgrounds: Plant, Cranes, Forklift, HGV, material handling

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

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