Service Engineer

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mobile Service Engineer in Colchester. The role involves servicing heavy plant and material handling equipment, requiring strong mechanical skills and relevant qualifications. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of £41,500 plus benefits including overtime and excellent training opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driving licence and have experience in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary including overtime

Excellent manufacturer training

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills required.
• Previous experience with heavy plant or material handling equipment expected.
• Must have a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain heavy plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service records and provide customer service.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical knowledge

Understanding of hydraulics, engines, and transmissions

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mobile Service Engineer

Essex

GBP41,500 + Van + Overtime + Call Out + OTE GBP55,000

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a global leader in heavy equipment, materials handling, and specialist machinery, seeking several Mobile Service Engineers to join their team across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for mechanically minded engineers (with some electrical knowledge) to work with cutting-edge equipment, enjoy excellent training opportunities, and be part of a company that invests heavily in staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain heavy plant, forklift, agricultural or material handling equipment.
• Cover customer sites within an hour of your home location (door-to-door).
• Diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance, and ensure machinery is kept in excellent working order.
• Complete job reports, maintain accurate service records, and provide excellent customer service.
• Optional participation in call-out rota (GBP150 per week standby, covering one site).

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical skills, with an understanding of hydraulics, engines and transmissions.
• Electrical bias advantageous, especially in the South (supporting new electric carrier orders).
• Previous experience working on heavy plant, forklift, agriculture, or material handling equipment.
• Confident working independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: GBP38,500 GBP41,500 (depending on location) + van + overtime (time and & double time) + call out.
• Pay increases due in January and April.
• Excellent manufacturer training (in-house and external).
• IMI HV course for all engineers to upskill on electrical machinery.
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing, supportive team.