Plant Service Engineer

Get Staffed Online Recruitment; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recycling equipment sector seeks an Experienced Plant Service Engineer for a hybrid role. You will work on mobile machinery across the UK and Ireland, performing diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance. The role requires strong technical skills, customer engagement, and offers competitive benefits, including a company van and training.

Benefits

Company van, fuel card, phone, and laptop

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Full product training

Overtime rates for additional hours

Competitive salary above industry standard

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of mobile machinery is essential.
• Proven track record as a service or technical support engineer required.
• CSCS / CCNSG and IPAF certifications beneficial; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns across the UK & Ireland.
• Service and maintain machines on-site and in the workshop.
• Provide technical support and document all service activities.

Skills

Fault-finding

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Support

Communication

Timekeeping

Job description

Experienced Plant Service Engineer - Mobile Plant Machinery-Hybrid role

About us

Our client are UK representatives for several leading manufacturers of mobile and static recycling equipment. Due to continued expansion, they are looking for experienced plant engineers to join the team in the new year.

Based at their Northern Office in Darwen you will be working on mobile equipment for the Recycling industry throughout the UK and Ireland.

This will include shredders, balers, trommels, star screens & turners.

Work will involve servicing equipment, diagnosing faults in the field, workshop-based repairs and maintenance to existing machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending breakdowns across the UK & Ireland
• Servicing Machines on site and in the workshop
• Perform regular maintenance and inspections on equipment
• Provide technical support to customers
• Work in collaboration with the Service Manager to identify opportunities for upgrades, new purchases, and additional customer training.
• Accurately identify error codes, recurring problems, and unique troubleshooting solutions.
• Communicate issues effectively through detailed emails and photos.
• Instruct customers on the operation and maintenance of systems.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and in-house teams on administrative and technical matters.
• Document and submit reports on all service activities
• Promote service contract revenue and new product awareness

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in all aspects of mobile machinery
• A proven track record as a service engineer or technical support engineer
• Skilled in fault-finding and delivering first-time fix solutions
• Strong customer-facing abilities, along with a positive approach and the capacity to work autonomously
• Excellent at building and sustaining customer relationships
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability are essential for this role
• Must possess a UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
• CSCS / CCNSG and IPAF are beneficial but training will be provided for the right candidate

Benefits

• Competitive salary above industry standard, dependant on experience
• Hours of work are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday
• Overtime rates for hours above salaried hours
• Company van, fuel card, phone and laptop
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full product training

Apply now with an up to date CV.