Service Engineer

UK Staffing Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Service Engineer to join a reputable company in Manchester. You'll play a vital role in diagnosing and repairing construction equipment, providing support across the UK and Ireland. Candidates should have experience in heavy equipment service engineering, a full UK driving licence, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and generous benefits, including ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + paid overtime

Company service vehicle

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant or heavy equipment service engineering.
• Valid UK driving licence and passport required.
• Flexible to travel and stay overnight when required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, fault-find, and repair plant and construction equipment.
• Attend customer sites across the UK & Ireland for support.
• Complete service reports accurately and professionally.

Skills

Hydraulic diagnostic skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Service Engineer

Location : Manchester | Full-Time | Permanent

We are partnering with our client, a global leader in compact construction equipment, as they continue to expand their Service Engineering team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant or Heavy Equipment Engineer to join a well-established service team, supporting customers and the dealer network across the UK and Ireland.

The Role

• Diagnose, fault-find, and repair plant and construction equipment
• Carry out PDI, machine preparation, and modifications
• Attend customer sites across the UK & Ireland for service and warranty support
• Provide technical advice to dealers and customers
• Complete service reports accurately and professionally
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and company procedures

About You

• Proven experience in plant or heavy equipment service engineering
• Strong hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills
• Proactive, reliable, and customer-focused with a can‑do attitude
• Full UK driving licence and valid UK passport
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Flexible to travel and stay overnight when required (fully funded)

Desirable

• Experience with diagnostic systems and emission controls
• IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Relevant safety certifications (e.g. Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels)

Benefits

• Competitive salary + paid overtime
• Company service vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, including European-based courses

If you enjoy problem-solving and want to represent a market-leading brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Manchester Staff operates as an employment agency and employment business. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages.