Construction Plant Service Engineer

First Military RecruitmentAshfordreedpublished 10/15/2026

Your tasks

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain and repair a range of construction and plant machinery.
  • Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • Carry out on-site breakdown support and scheduled maintenance.
  • Prepare new machinery for customer delivery.
  • Complete inspections, service documentation and relevant paperwork.
  • Provide excellent customer service and technical support.
  • Carry out workshop-based maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding.

Requirements

This position would be excellent for someone with experience working on construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.

  • Experience working with construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.
  • Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.
  • Experience in diagnostics and fault finding.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
  • Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of work.
  • Customer-focused, with good communication skills.
  • A willingness to undertake manufacturer training and develop technical expertise.

What we offer

This role offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading machinery, develop technical skills through manufacturer-backed training and build a long-term career within a supportive team.

  • Competitive salary.
  • Fully expensed company service vehicle.
  • Structured manufacturer training.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Employee wellbeing support.
  • Virtual GP services.
  • Charity volunteering days.
  • Employee recognition programmes.
  • Social events and team activities.

Other

*EH59 - Plant Engineer *Location: Ashford Salary: Up to £19 p/h + overtime + company vehicle