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Field Service Engineer - Heavy Plant

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Leicester Full-time GBP 40,000 – 60,000
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Field Service Engineer - Heavy Plant

Location: UK Wide / International Travel
Head Office: Leicester
Salary: Dependent on Experience - High OTE with base and overtime
Hours: Monday to Friday (Flexibility Required)
UK & Overseas Travel Required

About the Company

A well-established UK manufacturer of heavy plant machinery supplying equipment to the construction, quarrying, recycling, and materials handling industries worldwide.

The company designs, installs, commissions, and services heavy-duty machinery and complete plant solutions for customers across the UK and overseas.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a growing installation and commissioning team.

This is a field-based role involving the installation, servicing, maintenance, and commissioning of heavy plant machinery at customer sites throughout the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation and commissioning of heavy plant machinery

  • Service, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment

  • Fault finding and troubleshooting on customer sites

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

  • Supporting testing and commissioning activities

  • Completing service reports and handover documentation

  • Working closely with site teams and customers

  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently

About You
  • Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or similar

  • Background within heavy plant, quarrying, recycling, construction, or industrial machinery

  • Strong mechanical fitting and fault-finding skills

  • Ability to work independently on customer sites

  • Good communication and problem-solving abilities

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Willingness to travel across the UK and overseas

Desirable Experience
  • Crushers, conveyors, screeners, or material handling equipment

  • Hydraulics and pneumatics

  • Site installation and commissioning

  • Welding or fabrication experience

  • CSCS, IPAF, or similar certifications

How to Apply

To apply for the Field Service Engineer - Heavy Plant position, click Apply Now and upload your CV.

A member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps.

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