Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant

Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant
Location: Somerset / Wiltshire  - 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 Bristol 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.