Field Service Engineer - Hydraulic/Plant, Van & Training

Octane Recruitment Limited; Melksham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

27 days annual leave (including bank/h

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life cover

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to cover Melksham and surrounding areas. You’ll bring plant, hydraulic, or heavy equipment experience into the material handling sector, with on-site servicing and training provided.

You will diagnose hydraulic and mechanical faults, perform preventative maintenance, and work independently in a mobile field role. A full UK driving licence is required, and long-term career progression is available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hydraulic experience is essential.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Electrical diagnostic experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Attend breakdowns and complete effective fault finding and repairs.
• Work confidently with hydraulic systems and components.
• Complete inspections and identify additional repair requirements.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard and returned to service efficiently.
• Accurately complete job sheets and service documentation.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service while working in the field.
• Maintain the company van, tools and equipment supplied.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical diagnostics

Plant engineering experience

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to cover Melksham and surrounding areas. You’ll bring plant, hydraulic, or heavy equipment experience into the material handling sector, with on-site servicing and training provided.

You will diagnose hydraulic and mechanical faults, perform preventative maintenance, and work independently in a mobile field role. A full UK driving licence is required, and long-term career progression is available.