Field Services Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in heavy equipment solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair heavy machinery in the South East. This role offers a base salary of £39,000 plus overtime, company van, and excellent career progression opportunities. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field and strong skills in hydraulics, electrics, and diagnostics. Door-to-door paid travel is included.

Benefits

Company van

Holiday

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering field.
• Skilled in hydraulics, electrics and diagnostics.
• Experience with heavy machinery such as cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment.
• Cover field-based role across South East.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergency services.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrics

Diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant, HGV, Forklift or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer – Heavy Equipment

Location: Reside within 1 hour of Colchester

Salary: £39,000 + Overtime + Van + Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a global leader in heavy equipment and material handling solutions. This is a fantastic chance to work on large-scale machinery, gain world-class training, and develop your career in a business that values progression.

The Role

• Service, repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment: cranes, forklifts, RoRo tractors, container handlers
• Field-based role covering the South East - Bristol to Lincolnshire
• Door-to-door paid travel, with overtime and on-call allowance

Package & Benefits

• £39,000 base salary + overtime (time and a half weekdays/Saturdays, double time Sundays)
• Company van, larger tools supplied
• On-call rota: 1 in 6 weeks, £150 standby, 4 hours minimum double time if called out
• 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 8:30–5:00
• Holiday, pension, and strong career progression opportunities

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant, HGV, Forklift or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Level 2 considered with strong experience)
• Skilled in hydraulics, electrics and diagnostics (CANbus knowledge an advantage)
• Backgrounds: Plant, Cranes, Forklift, HGV, material handling