Service Engineer

Pertemps Northampton; 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 Northampton is hiring a Service Engineer to maintain plant and equipment, ensuring high uptime and safe operations across the Rushden depot and customer sites.

The role covers routine servicing, fault diagnosis, and hands-on repair of mechanical and electrical systems, with occasional travel to a second depot. Strong safety focus and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• 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 internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required.

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 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.

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 a 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 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