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Role: Field Service Engineer
Department: Major Projects, Agricultural, Industrial & Construction
Location: Devizes
Salary (Dependent on Experience): £32,000 – 36,000 plus company car
About Our Client
Our client is a renowned leader in the agricultural, industrial, and construction sectors, with a legacy spanning over 160 years. As they continue to grow, they are looking to expand their team of service and installation engineers.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer or someone looking to move their career to field based to join their team in Devizes. Reporting to the Service and Installations Supervisor, you will be responsible for servicing, installing, maintaining, and repairing grain and bulk materials handling and drying plant and machinery.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys travel, meeting new people, and building long-term working relationships. We provide ample opportunities for personal development, including on-the-job training and certified courses. Ideally, candidates should be located within an hour's radius of Devizes.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Call-out cover on a rota basis during the harvest season (May to September).
- Occasional flexibility to stay away from home to meet project deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform installation, planned preventative maintenance, and repairs on a variety of plant and machinery.
- Respond to emergency and reactive maintenance requests as needed.
- Ensure all work is documented and conducted in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide emergency cover as required (1 week in 4 during the harvest season).
- Deliver excellent customer service and maintain effective self-management while on-site.
- Adhere to Health & Safety, COSHH, and company policies.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Background in mechanical service with a desire to enhance their skill set.
- Experienced Engineer with a background in heavy machinery.
- Preferably experienced in the servicing and installation of mechanical plant and machinery (not essential).
- Capable of fabricating parts or components as necessary.
- Ability to read equipment manuals and mechanical/electrical drawings.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with both internal and external customers.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Desirable qualifications: CSCS, CPCS, IPAF, PASMA.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay of up to £14-18 per hour, depending on experience.
- Company vehicle and specialist tools provided (applicants to supply their own basic tools).
- Market-reviewed salary, with annual reviews.
- Employer-contributory pension and death in service cover.
- Share Plan and Division cross-sell incentive scheme.
- Staff accounts are available at discounted prices at every branch.
- Extra holiday entitlement after a certain number of years.
- Company sick pay after a qualifying period.
- Role-specific company clothing/uniform.
- Recognition and support for health and work-related well-being.
If you are a Field Service Engineer ready to make a real impact, please call me at (phone number removed) or email me at (url removed).
