Field Service Technician (Plant Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Enhanced holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Door-to-Door Pay

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Technician (Plant Machinery) in Exeter. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant and hire equipment across the Southwest, with door-to-door pay and overtime.

You will diagnose faults in diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems and undertake warranty repairs. The position offers a company vehicle, manufacturer training, enhanced holiday entitlement, pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing construction plant equipment with diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Background in service/repair of plant machinery is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the Southwest is required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair construction plant and hire equipment.
• Diagnose faults across diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Carry out manufacturer warranty repairs.
• Travel to customer sites across the Southwest.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (42.5 hours per week).

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Driving licence

Job description

Field Service Technician (Plant Machinery)

£38,000 – £44,000 + Overtime at 1.5x + Door-to-Door Pay + Company Vehicle + Manufacturer Training + Enhanced Holiday + Pension + Life Assurance

Exeter

Are you a Service Engineer or Plant Fitter with experience in diesel engines and hydraulics, looking for a varied mobile role with door-to-door pay and overtime paid at time and a half?

Do you want to join an established, privately owned construction equipment specialist offering manufacturer training and the opportunity to work on machinery from leading brands?

This company specialises in the sale, hire, servicing and repair of construction equipment, working with manufacturers including Takeuchi, Thwaites, Bomag, Atlas Copco and Epiroc. They are looking for a Mobile Service Engineer to support customers across the Southwest.

In this role, you will service, maintain and repair construction machinery across the company’s hire fleet and customer equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, carry out warranty repairs and work closely with depot teams, customers and manufacturers.

This role would suit a Plant Fitter or Service Engineer looking to develop their skills through manufacturer training while benefiting from paid travel, enhanced holiday entitlement and overtime opportunities.

The Role:

• Service, maintain and repair construction plant and hire equipment.
• Diagnose faults across diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Carry out manufacturer warranty repairs.
• Travel to customer sites across the Southwest.
• Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, working 42.5 hours per week.
• Door-to-door pay and overtime paid at 1.5x.

The Person:

• Background servicing and repairing construction plant equipment.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Full UK Driving License and ability to travel across the southwest

Keywords: Mobile Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Construction Equipment, Heavy Plant, Diesel, Hydraulics, Plymouth, Cornwall, Devon.

Reference: BBBH27697a

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.