Mobile Field Service Engineer
Permanent | Woodbridge, Suffolk | 40 Hours per Week (Mon–Fri + Callouts & Weekend Work)
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading defence engineering organisation for a Permanent Mobile Field Service Engineer based in Woodbridge, Suffolk. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a long-term, secure contract supporting the UK Armed Forces, maintaining mission-critical plant and mechanical handling equipment across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
This role offers variety, autonomy and real purpose. You will proactively maintain and repair a diverse fleet of construction plant, HGVs and materials-handling equipment, ensuring operational readiness across key defence environments.
The Opportunity
Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will:
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Maintain, inspect, service and repair construction plant, HGVs and mechanical handling equipment in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
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Diagnose faults quickly and accurately, identifying true root causes and delivering safe, cost-effective repairs.
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Liaise with the central Service Desk and customers to provide clear updates on timescales, scope of work and associated costs.
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Identify non-fair wear and tear (NFWT) damage and highlight additional repair opportunities where appropriate.
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Manage local stock of spares, attachments, technical documentation and ancillaries.
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Complete all job documentation accurately and obtain required customer sign-off.
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Adopt and promote safe systems of work, conducting dynamic risk assessments where required.
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Support and mentor MOD maintainers and users within your competency level.
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Contribute to local KPIs and performance targets.
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Undertake callouts, weekend duties and occasional work away from your regional location.
What We Are Looking For
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City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
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Experience maintaining construction plant, MHE or HGV equipment.
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Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including LOLER and PUWER.
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Ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments and contribute to safe systems of work.
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Full UK driving licence.
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No restrictions on obtaining and retaining MOD security clearance.
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Valid passport.
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Comfortable working under periods of high workload and in a mobile field-based role.
We welcome applications from engineers with civilian or Armed Forces backgrounds.
Why This Role Stands Out
You will be joining a specialist engineering division that plays a direct role in maintaining UK operational capability. The organisation manages the full lifecycle of a diverse fleet including excavators, cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, generators and other critical mechanical assets.
Unlike reactive service environments, this team delivers preventive maintenance strategies, compliance oversight, technical governance and readiness reporting — meaning your work has genuine strategic impact.
The business operates under long-term defence contracts, offering stability, career continuity and clear purpose.
What’s in It for You
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Competitive annual salary with review
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Holiday allowance plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
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Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
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Comprehensive training and development, including fully funded leadership programmes
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Flexible benefits package including insurance options, Cycle to Work and gym discounts
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Access to exclusive retail and healthcare discounts
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Two paid Social Impact Days per year
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Family-friendly policies
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Membership of internal affinity networks
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Structured long-term career development within a stable contract environment
