Job Description

Starting salary:

33,000 - 43,680 - negotiable depending on experience + Company vehicle, laptop + mobile phone.

Location:

Travel across the UK - On occasion Thornton Cleveleys

Hours:

42.5 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 7am - 4pm. Overtime available.

Job description

Is your New Year's Resolution: To find your dream job?

Then don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, to join a collaborative, innovative & expanding team at Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Ltd. We are currently seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join the team. You'll have many opportunities to learn, explore different parts of the business and develop your skills to your full potential.

With a proven track record of continuous growth, the company is one of the UK's leading provider of plant machinery, maintenance and upgrades in the rail and construction industry. We pride ourselves on being committed to providing the very highest levels of service support to our rail and construction customers.

Here at Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Ltd, every member of the team has an integral part to play in the company's ever-growing success. Our culture supports and values excellent work ethic and employees are recognised and rewarded for their individual performance and value that they add to the company and its future growth.

Main Purpose of Job:

Travel across the UK working to carry out safety critical repairs, modifications and maintenance to road/rail excavators and equipment used within the rail industry, on site, at customer's facilities or in the workshop as required.

Assist in the ongoing maintenance of new and innovative machinery as designed by Allan J Hargreaves plant engineers.

To carry out inspections, general fault finding and installation of safety and productivity systems, Loler inspections, product support, and site stand-by across the UK.

Required Qualifications:

NVQ 3 - in Engineering or Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance or equivalent or equivalent experience

Full Driver's license

Desirable Qualifications:

NVQ 2 - in Engineering or Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance or equivalent or equivalent experience

PTS Certification

Road/Rail maintenance competency certificate

Fork Lift truck driving

Principle Duties:

The repair and maintenance of plant and equipment, including modifications and upgrades of plant and machinery, used within the rail and construction industry

Manage workload in line with client commitments and targets set by the directors

Communicate on a technical level with key customers

Complete warranty works as required

Ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard and costs are kept within budget

Ensure you have the correct parts and information to complete tasks at the required standards and to the customer's requirements

Evaluate information and data interpretation of technical information

Provide support in special projects/scheduled servicing of vehicles, plant and equipment

Increase knowledge across the company by promoting and sharing of best practices

Scheduled service of vehicles and plant and equipment

Examination and repair of faults on plant and equipment

Identification and repair of faults on plant and equipment

Diagnostics testing

Evaluate information and data interpretation of technical information

Complete all necessary administration and documentation required

Conduct and complete duties to a high standard and maintain a professional approach to customers at all times. Observe and comply with correct Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy and all Network Rail standards at all times

Required Skills:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

An eye for detail and good design

Excellent numeracy skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent people and time management skills

The ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own

Additional Benefits:

28 holiday days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

Overtime

Excellent training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Job security in a growing industry

Successful Candidates:

Allan Hargreaves field service engineers work to extremely high standards to deliver only the best to our customers. We therefore seek individuals to join our team, who can work to these expectations as well as setting high personal standards for their own work.

The successful candidate will be confident in managing multiple projects and customers within the business. The candidate must work well in high pressure situations, whilst ensuring the workforce have the right parts for the job at the right time. Individual should have previous experience in a similar position and will be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, strong organisational, negotiation and communication skills. They will be highly motivated, reliable and confident of their knowledge and skillset.

Further information is available on our website.

www.ajhplant.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-43,680.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Minimum education level NVQ 3 - in Engineering or Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
Experience:

Field Service Engineer: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/03/2025