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Service Engineer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 47,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rushden

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service?
 
Our client based in Rushden is seeking an on-site Service Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards—maximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
  
 The Role
As a Service Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.
  
 Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm
Friday 8am – 4.30pm
 
Salary:
£40k - £47k DOE
 
Key Responsibilities:

Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast – access to pool car when required).
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on site.
Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards.
Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers.
Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering.
Assist with the loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes.
Deliver technical guidance and contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues. 
 Essential Skills & Experience:

Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, minimum five years’ experience.
Experience working with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery.
Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required.Desirable:
Experience in crane maintenance, telehandlers or related lifting equipment.
  
 Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Fantastic working hours, perfect for a strong work-life balance
Free Parking
Career growth – opportunities for advancement and personal development
Supportive Culture – Join a dedicated and family-run business within a positive and collaborative environment

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