Field Service Engineer - Plant & Machinery - South West Region -Blanford -£38,500 + Overtime at ...

Field Service Engineer

Location: South West Region - Blandford

Salary: £38,500 + Overtime at 1.5x and 2x + Bonus + Benefits

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a well-established, family-run machinery business representing a market-leading brand within the plant and machinery sector. This is a hands-on role where you'll service, repair, and maintain a range of plant and construction machinery both in the workshop and on customer sites.

You'll work independently across a designated area, using diagnostic tools to identify and resolve faults, while providing outstanding customer service and technical support.

1. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain faults using diagnostic tools (training provided)
2. Service, repair, and maintain plant machinery and equipment to manufacturer standards
3. Complete detailed job reports, timesheets, and risk assessments using an in-house service management system
4. Proactively identify and report additional work opportunities, promoting the company's services
5. Order parts accurately and liaise closely with the service and parts teams
6. Adhere to company health and safety policies, ensuring safe working practices at all times
7. Build positive working relationships with customers to deliver high-quality, responsive service

We're working on behalf of a family-owned, multi-depot plant and machinery dealership with a strong reputation for customer service and technical support. This is a forward-thinking, profitable business offering long-term career progression, excellent training, and a supportive working culture.

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Plant, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working on plant, agricultural, or construction machinery preferred
• Strong diagnostics skills with a good understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrics, and transmissions
• IT literate with a positive attitude towards learning new software (training provided)
• Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across the region

• Competitive salary £36,500 - £38,500 DOE
• Overtime available, paid at time and a half and double time
• Company vehicle, tools allowance, and life assurance (3x basic salary)
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (including legal, mental health, and medical support via app)
• Flexible additional holiday
• Structured personal development and in-house training opportunities

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, .

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