Colchester
£43,000 - £49,000 + Overtime + Stable + Long-Term
Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for a varied role working on modern construction and industrial machinery? Are you experienced in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault finding and looking to join a hands-on, customer-focused engineering team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing machinery business, offering a varied workload, manufacturer exposure, and the opportunity to work on a wide range of SANY construction equipment.
This role is ideal for a Field Service Engineer with experience working on plant, construction, agricultural, heavy machinery, or similar equipment. You'll work across Essex, Norfolk and the surrounding areas, carrying out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance while representing the business professionally at customer sites.
Your Job As A Field Service Engineer Will Include:
Servicing, maintaining, fault finding, and repairing SANY construction and industrial machinery
Working on a varied range of equipment including Telehandlers, Rollers, Excavators from 1t to 75t, Material Handlers and Loading Shovels
Carrying out mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostics and repairs
Attending customer sites and completing work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
Reading and interpreting electrical and hydraulic schematics to support accurate fault diagnosis
Identifying and requesting the correct parts required to complete repairs
Completing service reports, PDI documentation, manufacturer paperwork, and records of parts used
Communicating with customers and machine operators regarding machinery operation, repairs, and relevant health & safety requirements
Working closely with Service Controllers, Service Supervisors, Technical Managers, and other Field Engineers
Providing technical feedback on recurring faults, customer issues, and potential improvements
Supporting the wider service team and taking ownership of field-based jobsAs A Field Service Engineer You Will Have:
Experience working on plant, construction, agricultural, heavy machinery, or similar equipment
Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding ability
Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
Experience completing service records, job reports, defect records, and manufacturer paperwork
Experience with SANY machinery would be advantageous, although transferable experience with other manufacturers will be considered
Good IT literacy and confidence using smart devices to complete job reports and record defects
A full current UK driving licence
A professional and customer-focused approach with good communication skills
A flexible and reliable attitude with a willingness to support the wider service teamKeywords: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Construction Equipment, Plant Machinery, SANY, Excavators, Telehandlers, Rollers, Material Handlers, Loading Shovels, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Diagnostics, Maintenance, Repairs, Essex, Norfolk, Colchester, Engineering Services
Salary description
£43000.00 - £49000.00 per year