Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant
Location: Somerset / Wiltshire Region- Start your workday 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 Somerset/Wiltshire 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.