Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service?
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Our client based in Rushden is seeking an on-siteService Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standardsmaximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
The Role
As a Service Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm
Friday 8am 4.30pm
Salary:
£40k - £47k DOE
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast access to pool car when required).
* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on site.
* Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards.
* Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
* Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers.
* Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering.
* Assist with the loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes.
* Deliver technical guidance and contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, minimum five years experience.
* Experience working with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery.
* Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
* Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required. xsngvjr
Desirable:
Experience in crane maintenance, telehandlers or related lifting equipment.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Fantastic working hours, perfect for a strong work-life balance
* Free Parking
* Career growth opportunities for advancement and personal development
* Supportive Culture Join a dedicated and family-run business within a positive and collaborative environment