Field Service Engineer/ Mobile Plant fitter/ Mobile Plant Mechanic

Kamro Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A plant machinery solutions company is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Oxford. The role involves installation, servicing, and repairs of plant machinery at customer sites. Candidates should have experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. Benefits include a company van, private healthcare, and holiday entitlement. If you enjoy hands-on challenges and working independently, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Van and Fuel card

Training courses

Private Healthcare

35 days Holiday

Work iPad

Qualifications

• Proven field or workshop engineer experience, ideally on plant machinery.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, servicing, and repairs of plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Liaise with customers and provide solutions.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic diagnostics

Customer interface skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Tools

Basic tooling

Job description

Field Service Engineer
Up to £45,000 per annum DOE
Oxford + surrounding areas

Here at Kamro were on the hunt for a resourceful, hands‑on Field Service Engineer who relishes variety, enjoys solving challenges on the move, and wants to make their mark working across Oxford and the surrounding areas. If youre the kind of engineer who gets satisfaction from diagnosing under pressure, building relationships with site contacts, and delivering quality this could be your next role.

About the role

In this role you will be the face of the service offering, attending customer sites across Oxford and nearby areas to install, service, maintain, diagnose and repair a wide variety of plant machinery and equipment. You'll often work unsupervised, carrying your toolbox, making on‑the‑spot decisions, liaising with clients, and adapting to changing priorities throughout the week. Your role will span mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical tasks, plus offering customer support and feedback to the central team.

About the client

Our client is a specialist in plant machinery solutions, offering maintenance, repair, statutory inspections, and sourcing and procurement. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, reliability, and helping customers get the most out of their fleet. Our clients are coming out of the startup phase and are a small team, this helps to ensure that non corporate feel and employee views and thoughts are appreciated. They are growing their field capability and now need someone with strong skill, a proactive mindset, and a service‑first attitude.

Working hours

• Monday to Friday
• 45 hours per week (including 1 hour paid lunch per day)
• You’ll travel daily within the designated service area (Oxford and surroundings)
• Field work environment - expect varied locations, conditions, and client settings

Key duties

• Carry out installation, commissioning, servicing, and breakdown repairs on plant machinery at customer sites and at odd occasions our clients own yard.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems with plant machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to manufacturer or client specifications.
• Record and report job details, parts used, and recommendations clearly and promptly.
• Liaise directly with customers making sure to explain issues, agree solutions, manage expectations.
• Escalate complex problems to engineering leads and suggest improvements or modifications.
• Maintain tools, stock, spares, and ensure your van is ready, clean, and safe.

Key requirements

• Proven field or workshop engineer experience, ideally working on plant machinery or industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote or client site settings.
• Excellent communication and customer interface skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive get‑things‑done attitude.
• Willingness to travel daily within the service region.
• Own basic tooling (specialist tooling will be provided).

Benefits

• Van and Fuel card provided.
• Training courses and progression opportunities.
• Monthly Expenses card.
• Private Healthcare (after probation).
• Ability for a condensed working week.
• 35 days Holiday including Bank holidays.
• Work iPad.

If you thrive when youre out in the field, take pride in fixing things properly the first time, and want to be part of a business where your on‑site competence really counts, we’d love to hear from you.

Please feel free to apply.