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SMT

Field Service Engineer

SMT

Field Service Engineer maintaining and repairing Volvo construction equipment for SMT, a machinery and truck distribution company. Serving customers across South Wales through diagnostics, repairs, and onsite technical support.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in servicing and maintaining heavy construction equipment, with a strong focus on diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related faults. Proven ability to build customer relationships while ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
NVQ Level 3 In Plant MaintenanceHeavy Construction Plant RepairDiesel Engine KnowledgeAdvanced Fault-Finding SkillsCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills
Plant MaintenanceHydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsDiagnostic EquipmentMechanical RepairEngine RepairDrivetrain KnowledgeProblem-Solving SkillsJob DocumentationInspection Reporting
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCustomer Relationship BuildingIndependenceProfessionalismFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Construction EquipmentField-Based EnvironmentSafety ComplianceMachine PerformanceUptime Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Service, maintain, diagnose, and repair Volvo construction equipment and associated machinery within the designated region
  • Identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related faults using technical expertise and diagnostic equipment
  • Act as the primary customer contact, providing machine-status updates, repair progress, and recommended actions
  • Complete job documentation, inspection reports, timesheets, and electronic records accurately and in real time
  • Maintain safety, professionalism, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Work independently on customer sites while building strong customer relationships and improving machine performance and uptime

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, HGV Maintenance, or a related engineering discipline
  • Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction plant
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, electrics, and diagnostic systems
  • Advanced fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Flexibility to travel, work overtime, and support customer requirements when needed
  • Experience maintaining and repairing 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
  • Employee Council
  • Social Committee
  • Caring, Daring, Sharing awards programme