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Field Service Engineer - Heavy Plant & Equipment

Executive Network Group
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Holsworthy, Cornwall EX22 6TJ, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Field Service Engineer position is available in Cornwall, Plymouth, and Exeter, focusing on heavy plant and equipment.
  • Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy construction plant machinery.
  • The role offers a competitive salary above the market rate, along with benefits such as paid overtime, a company van, and training opportunities.
  • Responsibilities include repairing heavy-duty quarrying equipment, conducting inspections, and diagnosing mechanical issues.
  • Applicants must possess an NVQ or equivalent in engineering and demonstrate a strong understanding of health and safety protocols.
Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant & Equipment – Cornwall/Plymouth/ExeterDo you want to join a growing and progressive company who are established within the Heavy Plant sector?Do you have a genuine interest in earthmoving machinery and a desire to learn more?Do you thrive best when working for a smaller, yet reputable company but also want the financial security of being paid above market rate?If so, Elite Consultancy Network have the perfect opportunity for you!Benefits
  • Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours
  • Overtime paid at double time after 12 hours
  • Paid door-to-door
  • Company van
  • On call rates
  • Internal and external training courses to aide your career progression
The Role
  • Repair of heavy-duty quarrying equipment, including excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders, bulldozers etc. from industry leading brands to a very high standard
  • To carry out inspections and local preparation of machines, such as fitting buckets or attachments, reversing cameras, radars etc.
  • Ability to carry out major overhaul on engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics etc.
  • Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
  • Ordering parts for repair jobs, return any unused parts in a clean/unused condition at the time of job completion.
  • Diagnose and problem solve mechanical, hydraulic or electrical on machines
  • Accurate completion of systems and paperwork
  • Complete daily timesheets and job cards to provide detail of the works undertaken
  • Carry out all work in line with the company's core health, safety and environmental policies and safe working practices
  • Highlight to management where additional works may be required
Required Experience
  • 5+ years' relevant experience (post apprenticeship) in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Construction Plant - Bulldozers, Dumptrucks, Excavators, Graders, Loading Shovels etc.
  • NVQ or equivalent in engineering, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
  • Experience in maintaining heavy quarry / mining / construction equipment, LDV's and 4x4's
  • Experience and knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures, including use of laptops for fault finding / diagnostics
  • Elevated level of Health and Safety knowledge
  • Computer literate for email and tablet-based maintenance system
  • Quick learner and able to work on own initiative, self-motivated
  • Willingness to attend internal and external training courses

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.