Field Service Engineer in Reading

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Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant)
Location: Reading, Berkshire
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 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 Julius on (phone number removed) or via email on
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Location:
Reading
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Engineering, Field Service, Field Engineer, Service

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