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Opportunity: Field Engineer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,839 - £38,653 + Overtime available, door to door payments and optional call out
Company: Briggs Equipment
Hours Monday – Friday. 40 hours a week
Location: Paisley and surrounding areas.
About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management.
We have a new opportunity for a Field Engineer to join our friendly and supportive engineering team.
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in forklift trucks, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs, passenger vehicles, or similar machinery.
In the role you will be:
- Attending customer sites to assess job scope, agree on priorities, and ensure safe working practices.
- Communicating with the controller and customer to clarify expected work, timelines, and costs.
- Quickly identifying root causes of breakdowns and source parts cost-effectively, using technical support if needed.
- Ensuring all work meets engineering standards and manufacturer specifications.
- Inspecting and testing work throughout to confirm safety and performance before handover.
- Flagging any additional work required, especially if chargeable, to maximise revenue and keep the customer informed.
- Accurately complete job documentation and obtain all required customer approvals. xgikmsk
- Reporting safety issues or improvements as necessary.
What will help you to excel in this role:
- Relevant technical qualification
- Previous experience within a similar role
- Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals
- The ability to work independently and under pressure
- The ability to manage and prioritise workload
What you can expect from us:
- A base salary up too £38,153 pa based on a 40-hour working week
- Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday
- Vehicle is available for private use if desired (tax to be Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Field Engineer in Paisley employer: Briggs Equipment
Briggs Equipment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Maidenhead where innovation and teamwork thrive. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working on cutting-edge materials handling solutions. With a strong commitment to safety and compliance, the company fosters a culture of support and collaboration, making it a rewarding place for Field Service Engineers to build their careers.
