Field Service Technician in Northampton

Impact Recruitment are proud to be recruiting a Field Service Technician for a respected and growing engineering business based in Northampton. This is a permanent, full-time role that offers the best of both worlds: 75% of your time will be based in their fully equipped Northampton workshop, with around 4 site visits per week across the UK and Ireland.

If you\’re experienced in heavy plant or construction equipment and want to be part of a forward-thinking company that invests in its people, this could be the perfect role for you.

Location: Northampton | On-site
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm (Flexible)
Pay: £45,000 – £52,000 per annum (DOE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and repair a range of specialist heavy plant and construction equipment
• Diagnose faults in diesel engines, electrical systems, and electro-hydraulic components
• Work both in the Northampton workshop (75%) and on-site (3-4 visits per week) across the UK and Ireland
• Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure equipment reliability
• Deliver on-site support with professionalism and efficiency, including occasional overnight stays (fully covered)
• Collaborate with the internal engineering team to resolve issues and share technical insights
• Log and complete service reports to meet company and industry standards

Requirements:

• Experience working on heavy plant, construction, or industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical knowledge: diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical diagnostics
• A valid CSCS card or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

What\’s On Offer:

• £45,000-£52,000 basic salary (OTE £48K+ with regular overtime and paid travel)
• Paid travel time and expenses fully covered
• 75% workshop-based, with a modern facility and a supportive team
• Fully equipped company van for site visits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare, company pension, sick pay
• Free on-site parking and flexible working hours (typically 7:30am-6:00pm)

If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up-to-date CV. Impact are working on behalf of a client. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.