Field Service Engineer

251000148

£38,000 - £43,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Kent, Kent

Engineering And Technical

Posted 1 day ago

Expires In 28 Days

Job Description

Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant
Location: Kent -  | Start your work day from home. 
Salary: £43,000 - 45,000 + Overtime (OTE £45,000–£55,000+)
Working Hours: 08:00 – 16:30 (Overtime Paid Before & After)
Benefits: Company Van | Fuel Card | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Pension | Spot Bonuses | Full OEM Training | Career Development

The Opportunity
Join a globally recognised heavy equipment manufacturer supporting critical construction and quarry operations across the UK.
This is a home-based Field Service Engineer role, covering the Kent region, , where you’ll take ownership of your day, travelling directly from home to customer sites. You’ll be working on a range of high-value plant machinery, playing a key role in keeping essential equipment operational.
With a team of just 12 engineers nationwide, this is a close-knit, specialist environment where your contribution is visible and valued.

The Role

  • Carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on heavy plant equipment

    • Working across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems

    • Managing your own workload – typically 1 to 3 jobs per day depending on complexity

    • Attending customer sites including quarries, construction, and infrastructure projects

    • Occasional overnight stays as required

    • Ensuring high standards of safety and customer service at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)

    • Valid CSCS Card

    • Proven experience in fault finding and maintenance

    • Strong knowledge of:

      • Hydraulics

      • Electrical systems

      • Mechanical systems

    • Full UK Driving Licence

    • Comfortable working independently in a field-based role

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Quarry Passport

    • HS2 Site Card 

What’s on Offer

  • £43,000 - £45,000 with strong overtime potential

    • Company van, fuel card, laptop, tablet, and phone provided

    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

    • Pension scheme

    • Spot bonuses and recognition incentives

    • Ongoing technical training and OEM development

    • All specialist tools provided

Why Join?

  • Home-based role with structured hours and paid overtime

    • Work on high-spec, industry-leading equipment

    • Join a small, highly skilled engineering team

    • Genuine opportunity for long-term development and progression

About Us
This opportunity is being advertised by Pertemps Specialist Division – Engineering, supporting clients across the UK with high-quality engineering talent.