Service Engineer

Holt Recruitment Ltd; Hume; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery at customer sites across Roxburghshire and surrounding areas. You will diagnose faults using electronic diagnostic equipment, perform planned maintenance and complete digital service documentation.

The role offers a competitive salary with bonus schemes and excellent overtime opportunities, along with company vehicle, tools and training to support your ongoing

Qualifications

• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• IT literacy for digital service documentation.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair construction plant at customer sites.
• Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

IT literacy

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)

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 Roxburghshire 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.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent overtime opportunities
• Annual salary reviews
• 39‑hour working week
• Company van available for business and personal use
• Laptop, mobile phone and specialist tools provided
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Structured manufacturer and technical training
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Pension schemeLife assurance
• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Apply today to join a professional engineering team offering excellent earning potential, ongoing technical training and genuine long‑term career progression.