Mobile Engineer - Heavy Plant

Posted 2 hours 58 minutes ago by Interaction Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B19 1
Job Description

Field Service Engineer - Heavy Plant

Location: Field Based
Salary: £38,500 Basic (Increasing to £41,500 After Probation) + Door-to-Door Pay
OTE: £45,000 - £50,000+
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (Flexible Start & Finish Times)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Benefits
  • Paid Door-to-Door Travel Time
  • Company Van & Fuel Card
  • Overtime Paid at 1.5x Rate
  • 32 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays
  • 4% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Private Healthcare & Life Assurance
  • Mobile Phone & Laptop Provided
  • Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Ongoing Training & Career Development
  • Opportunities for International Travel
About the Company

Interaction Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a globally recognised manufacturer of specialist municipal and airport support equipment. Renowned for innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence, our client designs and supplies market-leading road sweepers, gritting vehicles, and airport runway maintenance equipment across the UK and worldwide.

Due to continued growth and increased demand, they are looking to recruit a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their expanding UK service team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a varied role with excellent earning potential, advanced technical training, and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a range of specialist plant and municipal vehicles at customer sites throughout your designated region.

Key duties will include:

  • Conducting planned maintenance and servicing activities.
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
  • Carrying out inspections and ensuring equipment complies with safety standards.
  • Attending breakdowns and restoring equipment to operational condition.
  • Providing technical support and guidance to customers.
  • Completing service documentation and maintenance reports accurately.
  • Liaising with the wider engineering team to ensure excellent customer service.
What's on Offer?

In addition to a highly competitive package, you will receive:

  • Fully paid door-to-door travel.
  • Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, and laptop.
  • Comprehensive product and manufacturer training.
  • Structured career development pathways.
  • Seasonal call-out rota (October-March):
  • £145 standby allowance.
  • Additional £125 per Bank Holiday whilst on call.
  • Occasional overnight stays with:
  • Accommodation fully covered.
  • Meals paid for.
  • £25 overnight allowance.
  • Occasional opportunities to travel overseas for training and support assignments.
About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience working within:

  • Plant Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • HGV Engineering
  • Powered Access
  • Construction Equipment
  • Commercial Vehicle Maintenance
  • Mobile Service Engineering

You will ideally have:

  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills.
  • Experience servicing engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
  • A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
  • A full UK Driving Licence.
  • HGV licence (desirable but not essential, with support available to obtain one).
  • The ability to work independently and represent the business professionally on customer sites.