Field service engineer
Job Title: Mobile Field Service Engineer (Home-Based)
Location: Peterbourgh (UK Wide Travel Required)
Working Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
39-hour work weekAbout the Role:
Due to continued growth, an established company is seeking a Mobile Field Service Engineer to join their team across the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience working with heavy earthmoving equipment, including Volvo, Caterpillar, and Komatsu machinery. This is a field-based role, and you will be required to travel up to 100 miles from home each day, with occasional overnight stays for work further afield.
Key responsibilities will include:
Servicing, repairing, and diagnosing faults on Volvo, Caterpillar, and Komatsu machinery
Conducting electrical troubleshooting, overhauls, and other maintenance tasks
Flexibility to work away when required, as well as a willingness to undertake overtime
Regular interaction with the team to ensure that client needs are met efficientlyPerson Specification:
To be considered for this position, you should have the following:
Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance
Full UK Driving License
Experience with gas welding and cutting (ideal)
In-depth experience with servicing, repairing, and diagnosing Volvo, Caterpillar, and Komatsu equipment
A strong understanding of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical overhauls
Ability to work away from home and a flexible approach to hoursSalary and Benefits:
£16.50 per hour (reviewed annually in June)
Overtime rates starting at time-and-a-half
25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
5% pension contribution
Fuel card for business-related travel
£10 per week tool allowance
PPE (Boots and other protective wear provided)
Daily food allowance when working away from home
Premier Inn cards for overnight staysInterview Process:
Interviews can take place immediately, and depending on your location, the process may be 1 or 2 stages. Given the urgency of the role, the recruitment team is keen to consider standout candidates promptly.
If you're an experienced Mobile Field Service Engineer looking for a new opportunity with strong potential for overtime and career progression, we want to hear from you! Apply today