Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stanton Drew; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a motivated Heavy Plant Service Engineer. You will be responsible for servicing a wide range of heavy machinery, ensuring efficient operation and minimal downtime while providing on-site customer support. This role offers competitive salary, tools and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy plant or construction equipment is essential.
• Full UK driving licence with category C1 is required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain heavy plant machinery, ensuring efficiency.
• Carry out repairs on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

Skills

Knowledge of diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical circuits

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

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We are seeking a motivated Heavy Plant Service Engineer to carry out servicing on a wide range of heavy construction and plant machinery and crushers. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently on-site or at customer locations.

About the Role

The Heavy Plant Service Engineer will be responsible for servicing and maintaining heavy plant machinery, ensuring efficient operation and minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on heavy plant machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, dumpers, wheeled loaders, crushers and screens.
• Carry out hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical system repairs and replacements.
• Attend breakdowns promptly and complete repairs efficiently to reduce machine downtime.
• Maintain detailed service records, including work completed, parts used, and time taken.
• Provide on-site support and training to customers on the correct use and maintenance of equipment.
• Follow all company and customer health & safety procedures during site visits.
• Report any recurring issues to management and assist with root cause analysis.
• Ensure service vehicle and tools are kept clean, stocked, and in working condition.
• Work independently and plan work schedule.
• Complete oil samples and action results.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Proven experience working with heavy plant or construction equipment.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical circuits.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence with category C1 (essential).
• CSCS card and any relevant plant or HGV qualifications (desirable).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with major plant brands (e.g., JCB, Caterpillar, Volvo, Hitachi, Finlay, Gipo and Metso).
• Mobile or field-based service experience.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive salary + overtime
• Company vehicle, tools and uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.