Field Service Engineer

Location: Reading – Nationwide Travel Required

Job Type: Full-Time (Flexible Hours Considered)

Package: £40,000 – £50,000 + Overtime + Company Van + Training + Progression

Join a Growing Engineering Business with Ambition. Link Consultants are working with a fast‑growing plant machinery services business near Reading, supporting clients across construction, manufacturing, recycling, logistics, and wider industrial sectors nationwide. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship, professional engineers, and excellent customer service, they are continuing to expand. They are now looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer seeking a long‑term career opportunity within a business that offers clear direction, stability, and progression.

Role: This is a varied, hands‑on field‑based role working across a wide range of plant and industrial equipment. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and completing servicing and preventative maintenance at customer sites across the UK.

• Approx. 70% site-based work (nationwide travel)
• Approx. 30% yard‑based support
• Occasional overnight stays required
• Primarily independent working

You will act as a key representative on‑site, delivering a reliable, high‑quality service while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on plant and industrial equipment
• Carry out servicing and preventative maintenance to a high standard
• Communicate clearly with customers, explaining issues and solutions
• Complete digital job reports and compliance documentation accurately
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship
• Represent the business professionally while working independently

What We're Looking For: We're looking for a capable and confident engineer who takes pride in their work and delivers consistently high standards.

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong experience working with plant machinery, access equipment, forklifts, HGVs, or similar
• Confident fault‑finding across hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Proven servicing and maintenance experience
• Ability to work independently and make decisions on‑site
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant, Engineering, or similar
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company van, tools, and PPE provided
• Flexible working hours where possible
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications (LOLER, PUWER, PSSR)
• Potential private healthcare (role dependent)