Field Service Engineer - Hydraulic & Electrical Systems

Briggs Equipment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs Equipment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a permanent position in Tottenham, London. The role involves attending customer locations to diagnose issues, determine work scope, and prioritise tasks while ensuring safe practices and compliance with Briggs and manufacturer specs.

You will liaise with customers and controllers to confirm timescales and costs, obtain parts, and complete all required service documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g., NVQ/ONC/HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a similar field service role.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Understanding customer needs and delivering service qualitatively.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to assess the scope of work and agree priorities.
• Liaise with the controller and customer on timescales and expected costs.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns and obtain the correct parts cost-effectively.
• Ensure work complies with engineering standards and Briggs/manufacturer specs.
• Carry out inspections to confirm equipment performance and safety before handover.
• Identify any further work and communicate costs to the customer.
• Complete all service documentation with required signatures.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Independence

Pressure management

Workload prioritisation

Customer understanding

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Electrical/mechanical hydraulics knowledge

Job description

Briggs Equipment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a permanent position in Tottenham, London. The role involves attending customer locations to diagnose issues, determine work scope, and prioritise tasks while ensuring safe practices and compliance with Briggs and manufacturer specs.

You will liaise with customers and controllers to confirm timescales and costs, obtain parts, and complete all required service documentation.