Field Service Technician
Desford - Fully on site
Initial 12 month contract - Long-Term Extensions for the right person!
£25.50ph PAYE + holiday + pension / £34.90ph Via Umbrella
We're looking for a hands‑on Field Service Technician to join a specialist engineering team developing the next generation of construction machinery.
This is a rare opportunity to work directly with off‑highway diggers on a live test site, getting involved in both machine testing and new product development — not just maintaining equipment, but actively helping shape future machine technology.
What will you do?
* Electrical fault finding and diagnostics on off‑highway construction machinery (diggers)
* Hands‑on testing of prototype and next‑generation machines on site
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
* Building, repairing, and testing electrical harnesses
* Using diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes and handheld test equipment
* Supporting validation of new electrical and electronic systems
* Maintaining an electrical lab environment (tools, equipment, compliance, and inventory)
* Working closely with engineers on new machine development projects
What we're looking for?
* 5-10 years' experience in electrical fault finding and diagnostics
* Strong hands‑on experience with mobile plant / off‑highway machinery OR automotive diagnostics
* Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
* Experience with electrical harness repair and testing
* Confident using diagnostic and test equipment (including oscilloscopes)
* Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required
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