Service Engineer

Pertemps Education Network; Rushden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Fantastic working hours

Free Parking

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network in Rushden is seeking a hands-on Service Engineer to join its service and maintenance team. You will maintain plant and equipment to high standards, perform routine servicing, diagnose faults, and support safety compliance, with a focus on uptime and customer service.

The role is on-site with hours Monday to Thursday 8:00–17:30 and Friday 8:00–16:30, offering a competitive £40k–£47k DOE salary, free parking, and clear career progression within a family-run business.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Experience with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on site.
• Ensure all service activities are documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
• Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers.
• Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes.
• Deliver technical guidance and contribute to training and upskilling of colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Quality & safety

Communication

Job description

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service?

Our client based in Rushden is seeking an on-site Service Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands‑on role ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards—maximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best‑in‑class customer experience.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm
Friday 8am – 4.30pm

Salary

£40k - £47k DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast – access to pool car when required).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on site.
• Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
• Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers.
• Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes.
• Deliver technical guidance and contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, minimum five years’ experience.
• Experience working with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required.

Desirable

Experience in crane maintenance, telehandlers or related lifting equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Fantastic working hours, perfect for a strong work-life balance
• Free Parking
• Career growth – opportunities for advancement and personal development
• Supportive Culture – Join a dedicated and family-run business within a positive and collaborative environment