Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)

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

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Corby is looking for a Field Service Engineer to provide servicing and repairs on specialist equipment. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including training and career progression, and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, strong diagnostic skills, and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution at 4%

Call out allowance

Company van and fuel card

Life Assurance and Health Care Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural engineering is essential.
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems are required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential; HGV licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites for servicing and repairs on specialized equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Tools

Fault-finding tools

Job description

Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Salary: GBP38,000 GBP42,000 base salary + paid door to door (OTE GBP45,000 GBP50,000+)
Hours: Monday Friday 07 00 (flexible hours) + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card +
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 due expanding its UK engineering team and is seeking experienced Mobile Plant Engineers to join their growing operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that offers full training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

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) - GBP145 call out allowance + additional GBP125 per Bank Holiday on call
• Occasional overnight stays required with accommodation and food paid for (GBP25 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 have 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 (url removed)

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

INDNH