Field Service Engineer / Mobile Plant fitter / Mobile Plant Mechanic (Oxford)

Kamro Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery solutions company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to work across Oxford and surrounding areas. This role involves installing, servicing, and repairing plant machinery, while engaging with clients for effective communication. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills and a full UK driving license. Benefits include a provided van, health care, and training opportunities. This position allows for growth and requires a proactive, adaptable mindset.

Benefits

Van and Fuel card provided

Training courses

Private health care

35 days holiday including Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven field or workshop engineer experience, ideally working on plant machinery.
• Ability to work independently in remote or client site settings.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, servicing, and breakdown repairs on plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Liaise directly with customers and manage expectations.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostic skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

Hydraulic diagnostic skills

Customer interface skills

Independence

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 you’re 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 start‑up 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 Health care (After probation).
• Ability for a condensed working week.
• 35 days Holiday including Bank holidays.

Work Ipad

If you thrive when you’re 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.