Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Salary: £38,000–£42,000 base salary + paid door to door (OTE £45,000–£50,000+)
Hours: Monday–Friday 07:00–16:00 (flexible hours) + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client:
Interaction Technical is proud to be working in partnership with a global leader in the manufacture of specialist vehicles and equipment for road sweeping, gritting, and airport runway clearance. With a strong reputation for innovation and reliability due expanding its UK engineering team and is seeking experienced Mobile Plant Engineers to join their growing operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that offers full training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

The Package:

• Door to door paid with all travel time and expenses paid for
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Employer pension contribution at 4%
• Call out rota from October to March (1 in 4/5 weeks on call) - £145 call out allowance + additional £125 per Bank Holiday on call
• Occasional overnight stays required with accommodation and food paid for (£25 per night) + occasional trips abroad
• Life Assurance and Health Care Scheme
• Company van, fuel card, mobile phone, and laptop provided
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days annual leave
• Full training and development with clear progression routes

The Responsibilities:

• Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on specialist plant and municipal equipment
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults efficiently
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability
• Provide technical advice and support to customers on equipment usage and upkeep
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for all work completed
• Liaise with the internal engineering team to share insights and improve service delivery

The Requirements:

• Background in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural engineering (essential)
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience working with engines and fault-finding tools is advantageous
• Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds) are desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• HGV licence preferred or willingness to obtain one (training support available)
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently in the field

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future

INDNH