Service Engineer

Holt Recruitment Ltd

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension scheme

Uniform and PPE supplied

Health cashback scheme

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service, diagnose and repair construction plant machinery across Glasgow and surrounding areas. You will travel to customer sites, perform diagnostics, and carry out maintenance with a focus on safety and quality, while providing excellent customer support.

The role involves workshop-based repairs when needed, and mentoring apprentices, with a 39-hour week and a company van as part of the package.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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