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SMT

Field Service Engineer

SMT

. Provide maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services to customers across North and North West London .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing construction equipment, with strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and diagnostic systems. Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service and maintain compliance with safety standards while working independently in a field-based environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
NVQ Level 3 In Plant MaintenanceExperience With Heavy Construction PlantStrong Knowledge Of Diesel EnginesAdvanced Fault-Finding SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
MaintenanceDiagnosticsRepair ServicesMechanical Fault ResolutionHydraulic Fault ResolutionElectrical Fault ResolutionEngine Fault ResolutionJob DocumentationInspection ReportsDiagnostic Systems
Soft Skills
Customer Service SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIndependenceFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Construction EquipmentPlant MaintenanceAgricultural EngineeringHGV MaintenanceSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services to customers across North and North West London
  • Service, maintain, diagnose, and repair Volvo construction equipment and associated machinery
  • Identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related faults using technical expertise and diagnostic equipment
  • Act as the primary customer contact, providing machine-status updates, repair progress, and recommended actions
  • Complete job documentation, inspection reports, timesheets, and electronic records accurately and in real time
  • Maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Identify opportunities to improve machine performance and maximise uptime
  • Work independently across the designated territory and build strong customer relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, HGV Maintenance, or a related engineering discipline
  • Experience maintaining and repairing construction plant equipment
  • Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction plant
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, electrics, and diagnostic systems
  • Advanced fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Flexibility to travel and work overtime
  • Ability to support customer requirements when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health Cash Plan
  • 24/7 GP access
  • Free physiotherapy support
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • IVF support
  • Pension contributions matched up to 5%
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Refer-a-friend scheme
  • Paid volunteering day
  • Long service awards
  • Christmas shutdown as part of holiday allowance
  • Employee Council, Social Committee, and Caring, Daring, Sharing awards programme