Field Service Engineer (HS2)

Company: SMT GB
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Field Service Engineer – Brownhills (covering HS2 – Birmingham area)

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain and repair Volvo construction equipment and related machinery
  • Diagnose mechanical faults using technical expertise and diagnostic equipment, providing clear advice to customers
  • Work in a commercially focused way, identifying and discussing additional revenue opportunities with customers, Customer Support Representatives, and your Line Manager
  • Carry out work in line with quotations and time guides, flagging any additional work requirements
  • Ensure all software updates are installed as new releases become available
  • Complete all tablet inputs, job reports and timesheets in real time with accurate detail
  • Order and manage parts efficiently, ensuring returns are clean and completed promptly
  • Support business needs through overtime and call‑out participation where required
  • Attend product and systems training to maintain and develop technical knowledge

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Plant Maintenance, HGV, Agricultural Engineering or similar
  • Strong experience working on heavy plant equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions and electrics
  • Advanced diagnostic and fault‑finding skills, with a strong understanding of hydraulics, electrics and EATS systems
  • Confident communicator when dealing with customers, colleagues and management
  • Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and profitability
  • Strong problem‑solving ability with high attention to detail
  • IT literate, confident using systems and completing digital job records
  • Reliable, conscientious and professional in all aspects of work
  • Able to interpret technical manuals and documentation

Desirable skills

  • Welding and fabrication experience

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial security.

Taking Care of You

  • Health Cash Plan (including prescriptions, dental, optical, physio and more)
  • Free physio access (remote support)
  • 24/7 private GP service
  • Additional health and wellbeing support

Life Outside of Work

  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
  • IVF support
  • Retirement support including phased retirement options

Financial Extras

  • Company pension with up to 5% matched contribution
  • Car leasing schemes (Tusker / Octopus)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail discounts platform

Feeling Part of the Team

  • Refer-a-friend bonus
  • Long service awards from 3 years
  • Paid volunteering day
  • Christmas shutdown (included in holiday allowance)
  • Employee council, social committee and recognition through our Caring, Daring, Sharing awards

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Posted: July 7th, 2026