Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)

Interaction Recruitment; Amersham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Amersham to service and repair specialist plant and municipal equipment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000, plus additional compensation for travel and overtime. Ideal candidates will have a background in Plant or Automotive engineering and strong diagnostic skills. The role includes travel and training opportunities, making it suited for self-motivated professionals.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution at 4%

Life Assurance and Health Care Scheme

Company van and fuel card

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Background in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural engineering is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• HGV licence preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Self-motivated and dependable

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)

Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 base salary + paid door to door (OTE £45,000-£50,000+)
Hours: Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00 (flexible hours) + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client

Interaction Technical is proud to be working in partnership with a global leader in the manufacture of specialist vehicles and equipment for road sweeping, gritting, and airport runway clearance. With a strong reputation for innovation and reliability, Interaction is expanding its UK engineering team and is seeking experienced Mobile Plant Engineers to join the growing operation.

The Package

• Door to door paid with all travel time and expenses paid for
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Employer pension contribution at 4%
• Call out rota from October to March (1 in 4/5 weeks on call) – £145 call out allowance + additional £125 per Bank Holiday on call
• Occasional overnight stays required with accommodation and food paid for (£25 per night) + occasional trips abroad
• Life Assurance and Health Care Scheme
• Company van, fuel card, mobile phone, and laptop provided
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days annual leave
• Full training and development with clear progression routes

The Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on specialist plant and municipal equipment
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults efficiently
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability
• Provide technical advice and support to customers on equipment usage and upkeep
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for all work completed
• Liaise with the internal engineering team to share insights and improve service delivery

The Requirements

• Background in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural engineering (essential)
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience working with engines and fault-finding tools is advantageous
• Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds) are desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• HGV licence preferred or willingness to obtain one (training support available)
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently in the field

Interaction Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael on (phone number removed) or email.

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.

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