Are you a hands-on Field Service Engineer with experience on plant machinery, forklifts, access equipment or HGVs ?
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.
Were recruiting for a well-established and growing engineering business based near Reading, with operational hubs in Wantage (OX12) and Goring (RG8) .
From this Thames Valley base, the business delivers nationwide service, repair and statutory inspection support to customers across construction, manufacturing and industrial sectors.
This is a great opportunity to join a company that offers real autonomy, varied work and clear progression , where engineers are trusted to manage their own workload and represent the business on site.
The Role As a Field Service Engineer , you will travel from the Reading / Oxfordshire area to customer sites across the UK, carrying out:
Service, maintenance and repair
Fault finding and diagnostics
Breakdown response and inspection work
on a wide range of plant and industrial equipment .
Youll be working both independently and as part of a wider team, with occasional overnight stays required depending on job location.
Key Responsibilities Service, maintain and repair plant machinery and industrial equipment across customer sites
Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Respond to breakdowns and restore equipment to safe working condition
Inspect machinery and recommend repair or replacement of components
Complete job reports and documentation accurately
Communicate clearly with customers regarding work completed and next steps
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and professionalism
Support yard-based work when required at the local base
What Were Looking For Experience as a Field Service Engineer / Plant Engineer / Service Engineer / Mobile Engineer
Background working on plant, access equipment, forklifts, HGVs or similar machinery
Strong fault finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering or Plant Maintenance
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel nationwide
Desirable Experience Candidates from the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
Plant hire
Powered access
Forklift / material handling
Construction equipment
Agricultural machinery
HGV / commercial vehicles
Industrial field service
Whats xehkeey on Offer £35,000 - £50,000 basic salary
Overtime available
Company van
Tools and PPE provided
Full-time permanent role
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to gain further qualifications
Company pension
Clear progression opportunities
Why Apply? Established engineering business with a strong reputation
Based in the Thames Valley (Reading / Oxfordshire) with excellent access to major routes
Nationwide client base across key industrial sectors
Opportunity to work in a role offering variety, autonomy and responsibility
Clear long-term progression as the business continues to grow
Apply Now If youre a skilled Field Service Engineer looking for a role with variety, responsibility and long-term opportunity , wed like to hear from you.