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Field Service Engineer

Arco Recruitment
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

South Ockendon, Essex RM15 5HX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to support the Depot Foreman with daily engineering operations.
  • The role primarily involves fieldwork with some yard tasks, focusing on servicing and maintaining generators.
  • The position offers a salary of £36,000, with potential earnings exceeding £60k through overtime.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in the generator or plant hire industry and an NVQ in Plant Maintenance or a related qualification.
  • A full UK driving licence is required, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Our client is looking for a motivated and skilled Field Service Engineer to join their dynamic team.  In this role, you will provide essential support to the Depot Foreman by handling the depot's day-to-day engineering needs. While the position is predominantly field-based, you will also assist with yard-based tasks as required by the business. What our client offers:
  • Salary: £36,000 + earnings of £60k+ with overtime
  • 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Company-provided service vehicle & fuel - This includes personal miles and door to door pay.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform servicing and maintenance on generators on-site and within the depot
  • Carry out genset synchronization tasks
  • Diagnose faults in control panels, AC/DC electrical systems, and other components
  • Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, including Bank Holidays
  • Conduct mechanical and electrical repairs
  • Communicate directly with customers, ensuring excellent service levels
  • Ensure daily vehicle roadworthiness by completing defects reports
  • Strictly adhere to Health & Safety guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate service records, including service sheets, PDI sheets, and other documentation
Desired Skills and Experience:
  • We’re looking for a highly organised individual who possesses the following:
  • Previous experience in the generator or plant hire industry
  • NVQ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong ability to manage workloads and meet weekly service schedules
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
  • A forklift licence is preferred (training can be provided if needed)

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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.