Field Service Engineer

Company: Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Ltd
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Location: Borough of Wyre
Job Description:

Salary: £16.00 – £25.00 per hour (Depending on experience)

Location: UK-wide travel (Occasional International Travel)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

One of the UK’s Leading Rail Plant EngineeringSpecialists

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer, Plant Fitter,HGV Technician, Rail Plant Engineer or Construction Equipment Engineer lookingfor a role that offers variety, autonomy and excellent earning potential?

At Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Ltd, we are expandingour Field Service team and seeking skilled engineers who enjoy working directlywith customers, solving complex technical problems and maintaining specialistmachinery that supports the UK’s rail infrastructure and construction sectors.

As a trusted industry leader, we design, manufacture,maintain and upgrade specialist road-rail and construction equipment used oncritical infrastructure projects throughout the UK. This role provides theopportunity to travel nationwide, work on innovative engineering solutions andplay a key role in supporting customers operating safety-critical plant andmachinery

We recognise that our continued success is built on theexpertise, commitment and professionalism of our engineers. That’s why weinvest heavily in training, development and the tools needed to help our peoplesucceed.

Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly rate of £16.00- £25.00 depending on experience

OTE £75,000+ through overtimeopportunities

Company vehicle provided

Laptop and mobile phonesupplied

Calibrated and specialist toolsprovided

UK-wide travel with occasionalinternational assignments

Ongoing technical training anddevelopment opportunities

Work on specialist rail andconstruction plant machinery

Secure employment within agrowing and well-established engineering business

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will represent Allan JHargreaves Plant Engineers Ltd at customer sites, undertaking the inspection,maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, modification and upgrade of specialistrail and construction equipment.

You’ll work independently and as part of a wider engineeringteam, supporting customer operations across the UK while ensuring all work iscompleted safely, efficiently and to the highest engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnoseand rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults on rail andconstruction plant equipment
  • Carryout planned maintenance, inspections and scheduled servicing
  • Completemachinery modifications, upgrades and improvement projects
  • Installand commission safety and productivity systems
  • ConductLOLER and PUWER inspections
  • Provideproduct support and technical assistance to customers
  • Interprettechnical drawings, schematics and diagnostic information
  • Manageworkload and customer commitments effectively
  • Participatein the development and testing of innovative new machinery and engineeringsolutions
  • Completeall required documentation and reports accurately
  • Ensurecompliance with company procedures, rail standards and health & safetyrequirements always

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQLevel 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Plant or a relateddiscipline
  • FullUK Driving Licence
  • Minimum2 years’ experience working with plant machinery, construction equipment,HGVs or similar heavy equipment
  • Strongfault-finding and diagnostic abilities
  • Abilityto work independently and manage workloads effectively
  • Excellentcommunication and customer-facing skills
  • PersonalTrack Safety (PTS) Certification
  • Road-Railmaintenance competency or RPA certification
  • Abilityto operate plant machinery, equipment and attachments
  • Understandingof legislation and regulations relating to plant, vehicles and equipment
  • Railindustry experience.
  • Knowledgeof hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a motivated engineer who takes pride indelivering exceptional service and technical excellence.

You’ll be someone who:

  • Enjoysdiagnosing and solving complex technical problems
  • Hasa strong safety-first mindset
  • Demonstratesexcellent attention to detail
  • Cancommunicate confidently with customers and colleagues
  • Workseffectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Isorganised, reliable and committed to continuous improvement
  • Wantsto play a key role in developing innovative specialist machinery for therail and construction sectors
  • Companyvehicle
  • Laptopand mobile phone
  • Calibratedand specialist tools provided
  • Companysick pay
  • Employeereferral programme
  • Continuoustraining and professional development opportunities
  • Long-termcareer progression within a growing specialist engineering business.

About Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Ltd

For over 40 years, Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Ltdhas established itself as one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist railplant, engineering services, machinery maintenance and innovative equipmentsolutions.

Our success is built on employing talented people who shareour commitment to quality, safety, innovation and customer service. We continueto invest in our people, products and technology to support the future of therail and construction industries.

If you’re an experienced Field Service Engineer looking for an exciting role offering excellent earning potential, technical variety andgenuine career development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 31st, 2026