Field Service Engineer

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US. Job Title Field Service Engineer Location Leicester & Surrounding Areas Contract Full-time, Permanent Salary Competitive; Depending on Experience About The Role We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to support our operations across the Leicester area. This is a field-based role where you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing Volvo construction equipment at customer sites, ensuring we deliver a first-class experience to both internal and external customers. You will combine strong technical expertise with a commercially focused mindset, identifying service opportunities while delivering efficient and high-quality repairs. Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair Volvo construction and associated equipment
• Diagnose faults using technical expertise and diagnostic tools, providing clear guidance to customers
• Work in line with quotations and time guides, identifying additional work where required
• Complete all reports, job cards and timesheets accurately in real time
• Identify opportunities to promote additional services and aftermarket solutions
About You You will be a skilled and customer-focused engineer, comfortable working independently in a field-based role while maintaining high technical and safety standards. Qualifications
• Engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Plant, HGV or similar)
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant or construction equipment
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work flexibly, including overtime and call-outs
Desirable
• Experience with welding or fabrication
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics, electrics or emissions systems
Why join us? Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, finances and career development. You will be part of a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop your skills. Closing date & interview process We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close this advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

You will be a skilled and customer-focused engineer, comfortable working independently in a field-based role while maintaining high technical and safety standards.,
• Engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Plant, HGV or similar)
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant or construction equipment
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work flexibly, including overtime and call-outs
Desirable
• Experience with welding or fabrication
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics, electrics or emissions systems
  
  SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US.
  
  Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, finances and career development. You will be part of a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop your skills.