Preventative Maintenance Engineer

SMT GB; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Pension contributions matched

Car leasing

Cycle-to-work

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

SMT GB is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Engineer to support the HS2 project across Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham, Warwick and surrounding areas. The field-based role requires NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance and hands-on experience with construction plant/equipment.

You will ensure equipment safety, reliability and uptime while delivering high service standards. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical fault-finding skills, good communication, a full UK driving licence and willingness

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience in repairing, servicing and maintaining construction plant/equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance servicing and inspections on construction equipment.
• Produce inspection reports, service documentation and electronic records.
• Identify repair and aftermarket opportunities while maintaining commercial focus.
• Perform product updates and software updates as required.
• Maintain high safety, service and compliance standards.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Plant maintenance experience

Mechanical diagnostic skills

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US.

Job Title; Preventive Maintenance Engineer - HS2

Location: HS2 Project Sites (Southern Section), Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham, Warwick and surrounding areas

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced engineer with a background in construction equipment, plant machinery, agricultural machinery, HGVs, heavy vehicles, or a similar mechanical environment? We're looking for a Preventive Maintenance Engineer to support our dedicated HS2 operation, helping to maximise machine uptime across one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects.

This is a field-based role supporting equipment operating on the southern section of the HS2 project. To provide the best coverage across the region, we are particularly interested in candidates based in Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham, Warwick or the surrounding areas. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable, and available while delivering the first-class service standards expected on a major infrastructure project.

Please note: Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent qualification) and have experience maintaining and servicing construction plant equipment. Applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements are unlikely to be progressed.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance servicing and inspections on Volvo construction equipment supporting the HS2 project, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. You'll work closely with site teams and customers while accurately documenting findings, identifying additional service opportunities, and helping maximise machine reliability, compliance, and uptime.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Completing servicing, inspections, machine health checks, and preventive maintenance activities on construction equipment operating within HS2 environments.
• Producing detailed inspection reports, service documentation, oil sample reports, and electronic job records in a timely manner.
• Identifying additional repair and aftermarket opportunities while maintaining a commercially focused approach.
• Completing product updates, campaign work, and software updates as required.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, customer service, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and site procedures.

What You'll Need

We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and excellent service.

To Be Successful, You'll Have

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent qualification) is essential.
• Experience in the repair, servicing, and maintenance of construction plant, heavy construction equipment, agricultural machinery, HGVs, or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills with a commitment to high standards of workmanship.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using tablets, systems, and electronic reporting tools, along with a full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel when required.

What's in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, finances, and work-life balance. Benefits include a Health Cash Plan, 24/7 GP access, free physiotherapy support, enhanced family leave, enhanced sick pay, IVF support, pension contributions matched up to 5%, car leasing and cycle-to-work schemes, plus access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts.

You'll also benefit from our refer-a-friend scheme, paid volunteering day, long service awards, Christmas shutdown as part of your holiday allowance, and opportunities to get involved through our Employee Council, Social Committee, and Caring, Daring, Sharing awards programme.

Closing Date & Interview Process

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close this advert early should sufficient suitable applications be received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Our values

Our way of working as a professional community, can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we're doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose.