Field Engineer

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Opportunity: Field Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £36,839 - £38,653 + Overtime available, door to door payments and optional call out

Company: Briggs Equipment

Hours Monday – Friday. 40 hours a week

Location : Paisley and surrounding areas.

About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management.

We have a new opportunity for a Field Engineer to join our friendly and supportive engineering team.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in forklift trucks, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs, passenger vehicles, or similar machinery .

In the role you will be:

• Attending customer sites to assess job scope, agree on priorities, and ensure safe working practices.
• Communicating with the controller and customer to clarify expected work, timelines, and costs.
• Quickly identifying root causes of breakdowns and source parts cost-effectively, using technical support if needed.
• Ensuring all work meets engineering standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspecting and testing work throughout to confirm safety and performance before handover.
• Flagging any additional work required, especially if chargeable, to maximise revenue and keep the customer informed.
• Accurately complete job documentation and obtain all required customer approvals. xwwtmva
• Reporting safety issues or improvements as necessary.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Relevant technical qualification
• Previous experience within a similar role
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload

What you can expect from us:

• A base salary up too £38,153 pa based on a 40-hour working week
• Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday
• Vehicle is available for private use if desired (tax to be
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