Field Service Engineer — Heavy Plant

Pertemps Bond Birmingham, England Posted Apr 14, 2026

Per Day
GBP 45,000 – GBP 55,000
Remote

Job description


Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant

Location: West midlands -  Start your work day 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 West Midlands  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 exierience 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 provide


                                                  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.
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