Plant Field Service Engineer

Are you an experienced Plant Engineer looking for a field‑based role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join a growing service team covering the Preston area.

Working from home, you'll travel directly to customer sites carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of construction plant machinery.

You'll also occasionally work from the local depot, supporting workshop activities when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and delivering outstanding customer service.

As a Mobile Plant Fitter, your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults, servicing and repairing construction plant equipment at customer sites.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections to manufacturer standards.
• Completing repairs efficiently while maintaining high levels of quality and safety.
• Using electronic diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Completing job sheets, service reports and timesheets accurately using a tablet or mobile device.
• Ordering parts and liaising with the parts department to minimise machine downtime.
• Working closely with the Service Supervisor to manage workloads and customer expectations.
• Carrying out workshop‑based repairs when required.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations and manufacturer specifications.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience repairing and maintaining construction plant machinery.
• A recognised qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Plant Maintenance or Heavy Vehicle Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulics
  • Electrical systems
  • Transmissions
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault finding
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good IT skills for completing digital paperwork.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience working on telehandlers or similar plant equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus scheme
• Plenty of overtime available
• Door‑to‑door pay
• Company van available for business and personal use
• Laptop, mobile phone and specialist tools provided
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Annual salary reviews
• Structured manufacturer and technical training
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with service
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Employee referral bonus scheme

If you’re an experienced Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Construction Equipment Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Service Engineer or Field Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a professional engineering team where you’ll receive ongoing training, excellent earning potential and long‑term career development.