Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)
Posted 6 days 8 hours ago by Interaction Recruitment
Job Role:Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)
Location:Chelmsford, Essex
Salary:£38,000-£42,000 base salary + paid door to door (OTE £45,000-£50,000+)
Hours:Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00 (flexible hours) + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card +
Job Type:Full-time, Permanent
Interaction Technical is proud to be working in partnership with a global leader in the manufacture of specialist vehicles and equipment for road sweeping, gritting, and airport runway clearance. With a strong reputation for innovation and reliability due expanding its UK engineering team and is seeking experienced Mobile Plant Engineers to join their growing operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that offers full training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.
The Package- Door to door paid with all travel time and expenses paid for
- 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Employer pension contribution at 4%
- Call out rota from October to March (1 in 4/5 weeks on call) - £145 call out allowance + additional £125 per Bank Holiday on call
- Occasional overnight stays required with accommodation and food paid for (£25 per night) + occasional trips abroad
- Life Assurance and Health Care Scheme
- Company van, fuel card, mobile phone, and laptop provided
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days annual leave
- Full training and development with clear progression routes
- Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on specialist plant and municipal equipment
- Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults efficiently
- Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability
- Provide technical advice and support to customers on equipment usage and upkeep
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation for all work completed
- Liaise with the internal engineering team to share insights and improve service delivery
- Background in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural engineering (essential)
- Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Experience working with engines and fault-finding tools is advantageous
- Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds) are desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential
- HGV licence preferred or willingness to obtain one (training support available)
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently in the field
For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael on or email