Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 43,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Kent
- Date: 3 days ago
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