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Field Service Engineer – Heavy Plant & Equipment – Cornwall/Plymouth/Exeter

Do you want to join a growing and progressive company who are established within the Heavy Plant sector?
Do you have a genuine interest in earthmoving machinery and a desire to learn more?
Do you thrive best when working for a smaller, yet reputable company but also want the financial security of being paid above market rate?
If so, Elite Consultancy Network have the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours
Overtime paid at double time after 12 hours
Paid door-to-door
Company van
On call rates
Internal and external training courses to aide your career progressionThe Role

Repair of heavy-duty quarrying equipment, including excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders, bulldozers etc. from industry leading brands to a very high standard
To carry out inspections and local preparation of machines, such as fitting buckets or attachments, reversing cameras, radars etc.
Ability to carry out major overhaul on engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics etc.
Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
Ordering parts for repair jobs, return any unused parts in a clean/unused condition at the time of job completion.
Diagnose and problem solve mechanical, hydraulic or electrical on machines
Accurate completion of systems and paperwork
Complete daily timesheets and job cards to provide detail of the works undertaken
Carry out all work in line with the company's core health, safety and environmental policies and safe working practices
Highlight to management where additional works may be requiredRequired Experience

5+ years' relevant experience (post apprenticeship) in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Construction Plant - Bulldozers, Dumptrucks, Excavators, Graders, Loading Shovels etc.
NVQ or equivalent in engineering, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
Experience in maintaining heavy quarry / mining / construction equipment, LDV's and 4x4's
Experience and knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures, including use of laptops for fault finding / diagnostics
Elevated level of Health and Safety knowledge
Computer literate for email and tablet-based maintenance system
Quick learner and able to work on own initiative, self-motivated
Willingness to attend internal and external training courses