Service Engineer

KandD Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call rota

Standby pay

Call-out pay

Job summary

K&D is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join the Field Service Support team near Haddenham for a 50/50 workshop and field role. You will service and repair a modern hire fleet, including mini cranes and glazing robots, with a strong emphasis on customer-facing service.

Ideal candidates have practical engineering experience, enjoy hands-on problem solving, and can work across both workshop and customer sites. Training will begin in the workshop, with growth into field duties.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on engineering background (mechanical or electrical bias).
• Proven experience working on motors, engines, or mechanical equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Flexibility to work across workshop and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair mini cranes, glass lifters, and glazing robots.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs in the workshop and on customer sites.
• Deliver professional, friendly support when interacting with clients on site.
• Participate in the team on-call rota.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical/electrical bias

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Flexible across workshop/field

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum + OTE of £45,000-£50,000

Location: Within a 15-20-mile radius of Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

K&D is delighted to support a local, market-leading client seeking an experienced and highly motivated Service Engineer to join their Field Service Support team.

In this pivotal role, you will help maintain and repair a modern hire fleet featuring mini cranes, glass lifting equipment, and glazing robots. We are looking for a multi-skilled, mechanical/electrical-biased engineer who combines a "can-do" attitude with excellent customer-facing skills.

What to Expect

Initial Onboarding: Spend your first 6 months workshop-based, gaining hands-on experience with product lines, control systems, and machinery.

Long-term Balance: Transition into a flexible 50/50 split between workshop engineering and field service duties.

Team Structure: Join a close-knit, supportive team of 4 Service Engineers led by a Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect, service, maintain, and repair mini cranes, glass lifters, and glazing robots.

Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs in the workshop and on customer sites.

Deliver professional, friendly support when interacting with clients on site.

Participate in the team on-call rota.

Requirements

Practical, hands-on engineering background (mechanical or electrical bias).

Proven experience working on motors, engines, or mechanical equipment.

Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Flexibility to work across both workshop and field environments.

Note: Specific crane experience is not essential-if you love fixing machinery, we want to hear from you!

Must reside within a 15-20-mile radius of Haddenham.

On-Call & Overtime Package

Rota: 1 week on call approximately every 5 weeks.

Standby Allowance: £50 (Midweek) / £150 (Weekend) - paid simply for availability.

Call-Out Pay: Guaranteed minimum 2 hours overtime if called out.