Mobile Field Service Engineer, Heavy Plant

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door to door travel paid

32 days annual leave

Pension contribution 4%

Call out rota with allowances

Overtime paid 1.5x

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Laptop provided

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is partnering with a global leader in specialist vehicles and equipment for road sweeping, gritting and airport runway clearance. The Field Service Engineer will service, diagnose and repair heavy plant on customer sites across Basildon, with a base salary of £38,000–£42,000 plus door-to-door travel and attractive OTE.

Working hours are 07:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a company vehicle, fuel card, and on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Background in Plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural engineering (essential).
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with engines and fault-finding tools is advantageous.
• Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds) desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential; HGV licence preferable or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to service, diagnose and repair specialist plant and municipal equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers on equipment usage and upkeep.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for all work completed.
• Liaise with the internal engineering team to share insights and improve service delivery.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Field service experience

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds engineering qualifications

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC is partnering with a global leader in specialist vehicles and equipment for road sweeping, gritting and airport runway clearance. The Field Service Engineer will service, diagnose and repair heavy plant on customer sites across Basildon, with a base salary of £38,000–£42,000 plus door-to-door travel and attractive OTE.

Working hours are 07:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a company vehicle, fuel card, and on-call rota.