Special Applications & Field Engineer – Construction Tech

Catering; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully equipped company vehicle

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Laptop and mobile phone

PPE provided

Ongoing training and accreditation

Access to latest construction tech

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

McHale Komatsu, a leading UK construction equipment distributor, is seeking a Special Applications & Field Support Engineer. You will install, commission and support Komatsu factory technology and third-party systems across the equipment range.

The role combines depot-based installations with field support and customer training throughout the UK. Key requirements include strong electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagnostic skills, the ability to read wiring diagrams, and a customer-focused

Qualifications

• Experience with construction plant, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery or similar.
• Strong electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using diagnostic software.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission technology systems on new and used Komatsu machinery.
• Complete electrical, hydraulic and mechanical installations.
• Configure, calibrate and test machine-control systems, sensors and hardware.
• Install tiltrotators, quick couplers, safety systems and operator-assistance technology.
• Inspect and test machines before customer handover.
• Produce accurate installation documentation and service reports.
• Ensure work meets manufacturer specifications and McHale Komatsu quality standards.
• Diagnose faults remotely and on site.
• Complete repairs, upgrades, software updates and recalibrations.
• Support machine commissioning, customer handovers and operator familiarisation.
• Assist Field Service Engineers with specialist diagnostics.
• Support the servicing and repair of Komatsu equipment when specialist installation work is not required.
• Travel nationally to support customers and our depot network.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic diagnostics

Mechanical diagnostics

CAN Bus systems

Reading wiring diagrams

Customer service

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

McHale Komatsu, a leading UK construction equipment distributor, is seeking a Special Applications & Field Support Engineer. You will install, commission and support Komatsu factory technology and third-party systems across the equipment range.

The role combines depot-based installations with field support and customer training throughout the UK. Key requirements include strong electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagnostic skills, the ability to read wiring diagrams, and a customer-focused