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Field Service Engineer
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 20.16 - 20.16 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant Machinery (Excavators & Wheel Loaders)
Location: Bristol (Field-based)
Pay: £20.16/hour + overtime + van + full benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (40 hours/week)
We’re working with a well-established and rapidly growing OEM dealer in the construction equipment sector. They are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their field team, focusing on the service and repair of heavy plant machinery including excavators and wheel loaders.
This is a full-time, 100% field-based role offering door-to-door pay, no out-of-hours callouts, and minimal weekend work. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with strong technical skills looking for a stable, well-supported position with room for progression.
Key Responsibilities
Perform diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled maintenance on a wide range of heavy plant machinery
Attend customer and dealer sites across the Bristol region, including quarries and civil engineering projects
Commission new machines, complete testing, and handovers
Accurately complete service reports, job cards, and warranty documentation
Provide product feedback to support continuous improvement
Maintain a professional and customer-focused presence in the fieldTerritory & Travel
Covering Bristol and surrounding areas
Door-to-door role with occasional overnight stays as required (hotels arranged by admin team)
Occasional travel for product training in Europe (e.g., Poland)Pay & Benefits
£20.16 per hour
Overtime at time and a half (£30.24/hour) weekdays and weekends
Company van with fuel card
Tech kit: laptop, tablet, and mobile phone
Hotel bookings and travel expenses covered
Optional manufacturer training abroad
No out-of-hours calloutWhat We’re Looking For
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent)
Experience with heavy plant equipment (especially excavators and wheel loaders up to 95T)
Strong diagnostic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills
Comfortable working independently in the field
Customer-oriented with good communication and problem-solving ability
Quarry Passport is advantageous (support can be provided to obtain one)
Experience with electric plant machinery is a bonusEquipment Exposure
Excavators: 9T to 95T (including electric models)
Wheel Loaders: Full range from compact to heavy-duty
Potential future exposure to telehandlers and access platformsWhy This Role?
Work with a company that values its engineers and supports technical development
Join a forward-thinking team investing in electric and next-gen construction equipment
Enjoy a varied, well-rewarded role with solid long-term prospectsBefore You Apply
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