Field Service Engineer

Service Engineer–Plant Machinery (Workshop+Field)

Package: Competitive (DOE) + Company Van + Overtime (as required) + Tools Support

Location: Northampton (yard-based with local fieldwork)

Industry: Construction Plant / Heavy Equipment / Used Plant

A busy, growing plant machinery business based in Northampton is looking to add an additional Service Engineer due to increased workload. The business works across a mixed range of new and used plant machinery and needs someone practical, hands‑on and comfortable with a variety.

This is a hands‑on role supporting both the workshop and on‑site work. The current split is roughly 70% workshop / 30% field, but the field element is expected to grow overtime as service demand increases. You’ll be involved in machine prep, PDI, servicing, repairs and breakdown support across a varied fleet. This would suit someone who can get stuck in, work on their own initiative and isn’t fazed by a busy environment with mixed equipment.

• PDI and preparation of new and used plant machinery
• Routine servicing and maintenance
• Fault‑finding and repairs (workshop and on‑site)
• Breakdown support and customer call‑outs as required
• Mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical diagnostics
• Working on attachments and associated equipment (e.g. buckets / breakers)
• Accurate job sheets / service paperwork and clear communication with the workshop team

• Proven experience working on heavy plant / construction machinery
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic servicing / fault‑finding skills
• Basic electrical diagnostics capability (not a heavily electrical role)
• Self‑sufficient, practical and happy to muck in wherever needed
• Comfortable working both in the workshop and on site
• Full UK driving licence
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) ideal (or time‑served with strong plant experience)
• Background from plant hire / mixed fleet / independent service environments highly relevant

• A varied role with a proper mix of workshop and field work
• Company van provided
• Overtime available when required (workload dependent)
• Tools support is flexible depending on your set‑up
• A stable, long‑term opportunity within a busy business with a solid team environment
• Salary / package agreed based on experience

If you’re a plant engineer / fitter who enjoys variety and a hands‑on environment, we’d like to hear from you.

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