Plant/Mechanical Engineer (FST)

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Field Service Engineer of construction equipment to join a well-established business in Cheltenham!

You will be joining a family-owned business representing a leading brand in the industry. With over 40 years of experience, the company is proud to provide world-class service through specialised sales, parts, and service teams.

Key Requirement: NVQ level 3 in Plant/Mechanical engineering as a minimum, or at least NVQ level 2 with excellent knowledge and experience
Operating across 6 depots in the Southwest and South Wales Territory
Salary: £31200 – £37440 + Overtime
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08.00 – 16.30 standard + overtime, call and weekends as/when demands.
 
This company has internal progression and promotional opportunities at the heart of its culture. As a forward-thinking company with strategic expansion plans, its team of engineers is the backbone of the business, fostering team camaraderie while delivering first-class service.

Competitive Package:

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime at 1.5x salary / over 4hrs 2x Salary
• Tool Allowance
• Life Assurance (3x basic salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering Legal, Mental Health, and Medical Support through a personalised app.
• Health Cash Plan to support healthcare costs.
• Occupational Health Provision for your well-being
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday
• Company Pension Scheme

Growth Opportunities:

• In-house trainer dedicated to training and developing our engineers.
• Opportunity to work with market-leading telematics systems.
• Involvement with the development of electric machines
• Pioneering work on hydrogen engines for the future
• Training at a designated headquarters

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Service, repair, and maintain machinery to manufacturer specifications to ensure reliability and safety.
• Report equipment issues and promote our services for potential upselling opportunities.
• Diagnose and rectify various faults.
• Operate diagnostic software via a laptop (training provided).
• Document work completed and allocated times using our in-house systems.
• Conduct risk assessments in line with company health and safety policy.
• Accurately order parts through the parts department.
• Collaborate closely with the service department and management team.
• Fulfil any other duties necessary to perform the role effectively.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant experience and qualifications (NVQ level 3 in Plant/Mechanical engineering as a minimum, or at least NVQ level 2 with excellent knowledge and experience)
• Experience in construction equipment, mechanics, electrics, hydraulics, transmissions, and fault finding.
• Good IT skills.
• Knowledge and experience of various machinery.
• Relationship-building skills to interact effectively with customers.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Effective time management to complete tasks within deadlines without compromising safety.
• Professional presentation always.
• Must hold a full driving license and could operate machinery on-site for testing purposes (training provided for the right candidate).

**For full details please contact Ellis Mears at the Gloucester Pertemps Office 

• Contact: Ellis Mears295
• Reference: Totaljobs/295100393
• Job ID: 101155700