Field Service Engineer - Lifting Equipment & Plant

NMS Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd is supporting an established lifting and plant hire business to recruit a Service Engineer. You will service, diagnose and repair mini cranes and lifting equipment, combining hands-on workshop work with site visits and customer support.

Full training will be provided; ex-military engineers with transferable skills are welcomed. You will read electrical and hydraulic diagrams, maintain records and uphold safety standards while working with a small engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams.
• Practical fault-finding approach with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong health and safety awareness and accurate record-keeping.
• Background could be in plant maintenance, HGV maintenance, forklift/machinery, powered access, cranes or lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on mini cranes and specialist lifting equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using diagrams to identify repairs.
• Attend customer sites to investigate breakdowns and restore operation.
• Support customers with equipment operation, familiarisation and mini crane training.
• Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records and health and safety documentation.
• Work closely with the engineering team to prioritise repairs and workshop activity.
• Maintain safe working practices and a tidy, organised workshop.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Reading diagrams

Customer communication

Independent worker

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd is supporting an established lifting and plant hire business to recruit a Service Engineer. You will service, diagnose and repair mini cranes and lifting equipment, combining hands-on workshop work with site visits and customer support.

Full training will be provided; ex-military engineers with transferable skills are welcomed. You will read electrical and hydraulic diagrams, maintain records and uphold safety standards while working with a small engineering team.