Service Engineer
hace 23 días
Rushden
Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service?Our client based in Rushden is seeking a Service Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards—maximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.The Role:As a Service Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pmFriday 8am – 4.30pmSalary:£18.32 p/h - £21.53 p/h (approx. £40k - £47k DOE)Location:Rushden, NorthamptonshireKey Responsibilities: • Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast – access to pool car when required)., • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on-site., • Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards., • Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose., • Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers., • Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering., • Assist with the loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes., • Deliver technical guidance and contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues.Essential Skills & Experience:, • Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, minimum five years’ experience., • Experience working with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery., • Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities., • Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders., • Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required.Desirable:, • Experience in crane maintenance or related lifting equipment.Benefits:, • Competitive Salary, • Fantastic working hours, perfect for a strong work-life balance, • Free Parking, • Career growth – opportunities for advancement and personal development, • Supportive Culture – Join a dedicated and family-run business within a positive and collaborative environmentIf you’re a motivated Service Engineer looking to join a stable and forward-thinking company in Rushden, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.