Are you a Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, MHE Engineer, Forklift Engineer or Mechanical Engineer looking for a stable permanent role with excellent overtime, a company van and long-term career prospects?
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist Defence Equipment team based at Larkhill, Salisbury, where youll repair, maintain, service and inspect plant, mechanical handling equipment and associated equipment.
The role would suit someone with experience working on plant equipment, mechanical handling equipment, forklifts, construction plant, agricultural machinery, HGVs, military vehicles or similar mechanical equipment.
Whats in it for you?
* Company van provided
* Overtime paid at enhanced rates
* Time and a half from Monday 06:00 to Saturday 23:59
* Double time from Saturday midnight to Monday 05:59
* Bank holiday working paid at double time plus normal statutory payment
* At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Option to buy additional holiday
* Generous pension scheme with extra employer contributions
* Training and career development opportunities
* Flexible benefits, retail discounts and healthcare support
* Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership
* Two paid volunteering / social impact days each year
* Family-friendly policies and employee support networks
The Field Service Engineer role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, servicing and inspection of plant, equipment, mechanical handling equipment and associated ancillaries.
Youll work both at the service centre and on site, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant and available for use. Youll also support MOD maintenance teams, complete inspection programmes and keep accurate maintenance records.
Key responsibilities
* Repair, maintain and service plant, equipment and mechanical handling equipment
* Carry out inspections in line with LOLER and PUWER requirements
* Complete planned maintenance, servicing and unscheduled repairs
* Diagnose faults and ensure equipment is safe and operational
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and update fleet information systems
* Support the delivery, collection, exchange and handover of equipment
* Maintain local stocks of spares, attachments and ancillaries
* Provide technical support to MOD maintenance staff where appropriate
* Follow safe systems of work and company health and safety procedures
* Manage your own time effectively when working remotely
* Remove unsafe equipment from use when required
* Support weekend work, out-of-hours duties and callouts when required
What were looking for
* City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering
* Experience maintaining plant, MHE, forklifts, mechanical handling equipment or similar machinery
* Understanding of health and safety requirements
* Knowledge of PUWER and LOLER
* Computer literate with the ability to update maintenance systems
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable experience
* HGV licence
* Forklift, MHE, plant or agricultural machinery background
* Defence, MOD, military vehicle or specialist equipment experience
* Mobile engineer or field service experience
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who wants a secure, varied and well-supported role working on specialist equipment within a defence environment. xsngvjr
Apply now to be considered for this Field Service Engineer Plant / MHE opportunity in Larkhill, Salisbury.