Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Free Parking

Career growth

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting a Service Engineer in Rushden to maintain plant equipment and ensure high safety and quality standards. The role involves on-site and occasional travel to a second depot, with a Monday-Thursday 8am–5:30pm schedule and Friday 8am–4:30pm.

The successful candidate will have extensive mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work independently in a yard environment with good communication to internal and external

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Experience with heavy plant or construction equipment.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisation with a strong safety focus.
• Strong communication 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 at Rushden yard.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, in-yard and on-site.
• Document service activities to ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure equipment leaving yard is fit for purpose.
• Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, staff and customers.
• Support yard plant management, stock control and parts ordering.
• Assist loading/unloading and safe storage of heavy plant equipment.
• Deliver technical guidance and assist with training of colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Heavy plant experience

Fault finding

Quality & safety

Communication

Independent worker

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