Field Service Plant Engineer

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life cover

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to cover the West Midlands. You will service, diagnose and repair material handling equipment, with a focus on hydraulic systems and mechanical fault-finding. Training will be provided to move into this sector, and a company van is supplied.

The role involves working Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with overtime potential and a strong progression path within a national business established for over 40 years.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on hydraulic experience is essential.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills.
• Electrical diagnostic experience would be advantageous.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mobile Field Service Engineer role.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Attend breakdowns and complete effective fault finding and repairs.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Ensure equipment is returned to service efficiently and safely.
• Complete inspections and service documentation accurately.
• Maintain company van, tools and equipment.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical diagnostics

Independent field work

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Plant & Hydraulics Location: West Midlands – Birmingham / Coventry / Telford and surrounding areas

Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 basic + overtime – OTE circa £40,000 (experienced Forklift Engineers up to £40,000 basic)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Company Van Included

Why work for us?

• £32,000 – £36,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Overtime available with realistic earnings around £40,000 OTE
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 28 days
• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life cover
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Opportunity to develop your skills within the material handling industry
• Long-term career and progression opportunities with an established national business

We are recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a leading material handling business covering the West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a plant, heavy equipment or hydraulic engineering background who is looking to move into the material handling industry.

You do NOT need previous forklift experience. Full product training can be provided; however, previous hands‑on experience working with hydraulic systems is essential.

The business is particularly interested in engineers who have worked on equipment such as excavators, diggers, cranes, rollers, sweepers, access equipment, agricultural machinery, specialist HGVs or other hydraulically operated plant and machinery.

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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within plant, heavy machinery, agricultural, access, crane, specialist vehicle or a similar engineering environment.
• Hands‑on hydraulic experience is essential.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills.
• Electrical diagnostic experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working on forklifts or material handling equipment is not essential.
• Engineers from plant backgrounds including excavators, diggers, cranes, rollers and sweepers are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Relevant mechanical/engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a mobile Field Service Engineer position.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

About the opportunity

This Field Service Engineer role offers the chance to take your existing plant and hydraulic experience into a different sector without needing to already be a forklift specialist.

You will receive training on the company's equipment and products, allowing you to develop your knowledge of material handling machinery while building on the mechanical and hydraulic skills you already have.

The company has been established for more than 40 years and operates a nationwide depot network. It places a strong emphasis on technical training, development and progression, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Field Service Engineer looking for a secure long‑term career.

If you are a Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Crane Engineer, HGV Technician with strong hydraulics experience or an experienced Field Service Engineer, we would like to hear from you.