Full job descriptionField Service Engineer – Heavy Plant
Location: Kent - | Start your work day from home.
Salary: £ + 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 Kent 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 experience 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 provided


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.