Field Service Engineer - Heavy Plant & Equipment - Executive Network Group : Job Details

Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant & Equipment – Cornwall/Plymouth/ExeterDo you want to join a growing and progressive company who are established within the Heavy Plant sector?Do you have a genuine interest in earthmoving machinery and a desire to learn more?Do you thrive best when working for a smaller, yet reputable company but also want the financial security of being paid above market rate?If so, Elite Consultancy Network have the perfect opportunity for you!Benefits

• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours
• Overtime paid at double time after 12 hours
• Paid door-to-door
• Company van
• On call rates
• Internal and external training courses to aide your career progression

The Role

• Repair of heavy-duty quarrying equipment, including excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders, bulldozers etc. from industry leading brands to a very high standard
• To carry out inspections and local preparation of machines, such as fitting buckets or attachments, reversing cameras, radars etc.
• Ability to carry out major overhaul on engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics etc.
• Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Ordering parts for repair jobs, return any unused parts in a clean/unused condition at the time of job completion.
• Diagnose and problem solve mechanical, hydraulic or electrical on machines
• Accurate completion of systems and paperwork
• Complete daily timesheets and job cards to provide detail of the works undertaken
• Carry out all work in line with the company's core health, safety and environmental policies and safe working practices
• Highlight to management where additional works may be required

Required Experience

• 5+ years' relevant experience (post apprenticeship) in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Construction Plant - Bulldozers, Dumptrucks, Excavators, Graders, Loading Shovels etc.
• NVQ or equivalent in engineering, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
• Experience in maintaining heavy quarry / mining / construction equipment, LDV's and 4x4's
• Experience and knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures, including use of laptops for fault finding / diagnostics
• Elevated level of Health and Safety knowledge
• Computer literate for email and tablet-based maintenance system
• Quick learner and able to work on own initiative, self-motivated
• Willingness to attend internal and external training courses