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SMT

Preventative Maintenance Engineer

SMT

Preventive Maintenance Engineer servicing Volvo construction equipment for SMT, a machinery and truck distributor. Supporting safe, reliable HS2 operations across the West Midlands.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeCoventry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and servicing construction plant equipment, with a strong focus on mechanical diagnostics, compliance, and customer service. Proficient in producing detailed inspection reports and utilizing electronic reporting tools to enhance operational efficiency.

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NVQ Level 3 In Plant MaintenanceMechanical Diagnostic SkillsConstruction Plant Equipment MaintenanceCustomer Service SkillsElectronic Reporting Tools

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Hard Skills
ServicingInspectionsPreventive MaintenanceFault-FindingMachine Health ChecksRepairingProduct UpdatesCampaign WorkSoftware UpdatesHigh Standards Of Workmanship
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCustomer-Focused ApproachRelationship BuildingFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
TabletsElectronic Job RecordsReporting Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 In Plant MaintenanceFull UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Volvo Construction EquipmentHS2 ProjectHeavy Construction EquipmentAgricultural MachineryHGVs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Carry out planned maintenance servicing and inspections on Volvo construction equipment supporting the HS2 project
  • Complete servicing, inspections, machine health checks, and preventive maintenance activities on construction equipment operating within HS2 environments
  • Produce detailed inspection reports, service documentation, oil sample reports, and electronic job records
  • Identify additional repair and aftermarket opportunities
  • Complete product updates, campaign work, and software updates
  • Maintain high standards of safety, customer service, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and site procedures
  • Work closely with site teams, customers, and internal teams to maximise machine reliability, compliance, uptime, and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification is essential
  • Experience repairing, servicing, and maintaining construction plant, heavy construction equipment, agricultural machinery, HGVs, or similar equipment
  • Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • High standards of workmanship
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships
  • Basic IT skills
  • Confidence using tablets, systems, and electronic reporting tools
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Flexibility to travel when required
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Applicants must have experience maintaining and servicing construction plant equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health Cash Plan
  • 24/7 GP access
  • Free physiotherapy support
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • IVF support
  • Pension contributions matched up to 5%
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Refer-a-friend scheme
  • Paid volunteering day
  • Long service awards
  • Christmas shutdown as part of holiday allowance
  • Opportunities to get involved through the Employee Council
  • Social Committee
  • Caring, Daring, Sharing awards programme