Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)

Interaction Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Field Service Engineer in Colchester for servicing and maintaining specialist vehicles. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 with OTE up to £50,000, along with extensive benefits including training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution at 4%

Life Assurance and Healthcare Scheme

Company van

Full training and career development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on specialist plant equipment.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections.
• Provide technical advice on equipment usage.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 base salary (OTE GBP45,000 - GBP50,000)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 onwards + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client:
Interaction Technical is proud to partner with a global leader in manufacturing specialist vehicles and equipment for road sweeping, gritting, and airport runway clearance. Known for innovation and reliability, they are expanding their UK engineering team and seek experienced Mobile Plant Engineers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company offering full training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

The Package:
• Permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday)
• GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 base salary (OTE GBP45,000 - GBP50,000)
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Employer pension contribution at 4%
• Life Assurance and Healthcare Scheme
• Company van, mobile phone, and laptop provided
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days annual leave
• Full training and career development with clear progression routes

The Responsibilities:
• Attend customer sites for 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 maintenance
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation
• Collaborate with the internal engineering team to enhance service delivery

The Requirements:
• Background in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural engineering (essential)
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience 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

Interested?
For more information or to apply, contact Reegan Turney at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you soon.