Service Engineer

Holt Recruitment Ltd

Carnforth

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Overtime

Salary reviews

39-hour week

Company van

Laptop provided

Uniform & PPE

Technical training

Career progression

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing cashback

Employee assistance

Discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Ltd are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to cover Carnforth and surrounding areas. You will service, repair and maintain construction plant machinery at customer sites, attending breakdowns and performing maintenance.

The role involves diagnosing faults with electronic diagnostics, completing digital service reports and timesheets, ordering parts, and mentoring apprentices. A full UK driving licence and relevant mechanical qualification are essential.

Qualifications

Qualified in construction plant maintenance or related mechanical engineering.
Experience with construction plant or heavy equipment.
Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery at customer sites.
Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair.
Perform planned maintenance and inspections.
Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
Complete digital service documents and timesheets.
Order parts and liaise with parts department.
Mentor apprentices and support training.
Workshop repairs when required.
Ensure repairs meet safety and manufacturer specs.

Job description

Are you an experienced Plant Engineer, HGV Technician or Agricultural Engineer looking for your next challenge? We're recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a busy and growing service team covering Carnforth and the surrounding areas.

The Role

Service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery at customer sites.
Attend machine breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
Perform planned preventative maintenance and inspections.
Use electronic diagnostic equipment to identify electrical and mechanical faults.
Complete digital job sheets, service reports and timesheets accurately.
Order parts efficiently and liaise with the parts department to minimise equipment downtime.
Work closely with the Service Supervisor to deliver exceptional customer support.
Assist with the training and mentoring of apprentice engineers.
Carry out workshop-based repairs when required.
Ensure all repairs are completed safely and in line with manufacturer specifications and health & safety standards.

About You

A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Construction Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle (HGV), Light Vehicle, Agricultural Engineering, or a similar mechanical engineering discipline.
Experience working on construction plant, heavy equipment or similar machinery.
Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions, electronic diagnostics and fault finding.
Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving abilities.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Good IT skills for completing digital service documentation.
A positive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
A full UK driving licence.

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