Field Service Engineer - Plant Machinery in Reading, Berkshire
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Field Service Engineer
Reading area | £35,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + Van
A growing engineering business is looking to recruit a capable Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and hands-on fault finding. The business supports customers with plant machinery, lifting equipment and wider engineering compliance, offering servicing, maintenance, repairs, diagnostics and inspection work.
The role is primarily field-based with nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays. You will be trusted to work independently, diagnose faults, carry out repairs and represent the business professionally on customer sites.
Key responsibilities:
* Attend customer sites across the UK to carry out servicing, maintenance and repair work
* Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
* Complete planned preventative maintenance
* Respond to breakdowns and restore machinery to safe working order where possible
* Inspect equipment and identify worn or damaged parts
* Carry out repairs and component replacement
* Complete service reports and job sheets accurately
* Communicate clearly with customers on faults, work completed and recommendations
* Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and workmanship
* Support yard-based engineering work when required
What we are looking for:
* Experience working on plant machinery, access equipment, forklifts, HGVs or similar
* Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
* Background in servicing, maintenance and repair
* Able to work independently and make sound decisions on site
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant, Engineering or a related field
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel nationwide
What is on offer:
* £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
* Overtime opportunities
* Company van, tools and PPE
* Full-time permanent role
* Ongoing training and development
* Opportunity to gain additional qualifications
* Company pension
* Genuine progression opportunities
This is a chance to join a business that is growing with purpose. If you are looking for a field-based engineering role with variety, responsibility and long-term opportunity, this is well worth considering
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Reading
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Service Engineer, Machinery, Field Service Engineer, Engineering, Field Service, Field Engineer, Service
