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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