Plant Field Service Engineer

Holt Recruitment; Halkirk; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for business and personal

Laptop

Mobile phone

Specialist tools provided

Uniform and PPE supplied

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing cashback

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & perks

Annual salary reviews

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Holt Automotive is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join our service team covering Caithness & Sutherland. This field-based role involves travelling to customer sites to service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery.

You may occasionally work from the local depot to support workshop activities. The role suits an independent engineer who enjoys diagnosing faults, delivering excellent customer service and working to manufacturer specifications with

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining construction plant machinery.
• A recognised qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Plant Maintenance or Heavy Vehicle Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions and electronic diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults, servicing and repairing construction plant equipment at customer sites.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections to manufacturer standards.
• Completing repairs efficiently while maintaining high levels of quality and safety.
• Using electronic diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Completing job sheets and timesheets accurately using a tablet or mobile device.
• Ordering parts and liaising with the parts department to minimise downtime.
• Working with the Service Supervisor to manage workloads and customer expectations.
• Occasionally carrying out workshop-based repairs.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Transmissions

Electronic diagnostics

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds in Plant Maintenance or Heavy Vehicle Engineering

Tools

Tablet or mobile device

Job description

Are you an experienced Plant Engineer looking for a field-based role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join a growing service team covering Caithness & Sutherland.

Working from home, you'll travel directly to customer sites carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of construction plant machinery.

You'll also occasionally work from the local depot, supporting workshop activities when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and delivering outstanding customer service.

The Role

• Diagnosing faults, servicing and repairing construction plant equipment at customer sites.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections to manufacturer standards.
• Completing repairs efficiently while maintaining high levels of quality and safety.
• Using electronic diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Completing job sheets, service reports and timesheets accurately using a tablet or mobile device.
• Ordering parts and liaising with the parts department to minimise machine downtime.
• Working closely with the Service Supervisor to manage workloads and customer expectations.
• Carrying out workshop-based repairs when required.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations and manufacturer specifications.

About You

• Experience repairing and maintaining construction plant machinery.
• A recognised qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Plant Maintenance or Heavy Vehicle Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulics
  • Electrical systems
  • Transmissions
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault finding
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good IT skills for completing digital paperwork.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience working on telehandlers or similar plant equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus scheme
• Plenty of overtime available
• Door-to-door pay
• Company van available for business and personal use
• Laptop, mobile phone and specialist tools provided
• Uniform and PPE suppliedAnnual salary reviews
• Structured manufacturer and technical training
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with service
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Construction Equipment Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Service Engineer or Field Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a professional engineering team where you'll receive ongoing training, excellent earning potential and long-term career development.

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