Service Engineer

Holt Recruitment

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Company van for business and personal

Laptop and PPE provided

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing cashback

Job summary

Holt Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover Glasgow and surrounding areas. You will service, diagnose, maintain and repair construction plant machinery at customer sites, travelling to client locations and working independently.

Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, electronic diagnostics, preventative maintenance and completing digital service documentation. You will also mentor apprentices and support the service team while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

Recognised engineering qualification in construction plant/vehicle maintenance.
Experience working on construction plant, heavy equipment or similar machinery.
Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.

Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery at customer sites.
Attend machine breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
Perform planned preventative maintenance and inspections.
Use electronic diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
Complete digital service sheets and timesheets accurately.
Order parts and liaise with parts department to minimise downtime.
Work with Service Supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction.
Mentor apprentice engineers and assist with training.
Carry out workshop repairs when required.
Ensure all repairs meet safety and manufacturer specs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Digital documentation

Driving licence

Customer service

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Construction Plant Maintenance

HGV/Light Vehicle qualifications

Agricultural Engineering qualifications

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Workshop tools

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 Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

This is a field-based role where you'll travel directly to customer sites, carrying out servicing, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of construction plant machinery.

Every day brings something different, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving and working independently.

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.