Field Service Engineer

Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire company in the UK is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their technical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting GPS and machine control systems across their fleet. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have proven experience with GPS technologies and strong communication skills. A full UK driving license is required, along with a willingness to travel across the UK.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with industry-leading technology

A dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with GPS machine control systems is required.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK is necessary.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and calibrate GPS and machine control systems.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to clients.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks on GPS systems.
• Train plant operators on the use of machine control software.

Skills

GPS machine control systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant engineering or surveying qualifications

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

Leica

Survey Equipment

Lasers Total Stations

Job description

Field Service Engineer / GPS / HFR

About Flannery Plant Hire

Flannery Plant Hire is a leading provider of operated and self‑drive plant equipment, with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, reliable machinery to the UK’s largest infrastructure and construction projects. We are proud to be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in plant hire, embracing the latest technology to support our clients and operators.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer to join our technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of GPS and machine control systems across our fleet. This role is crucial in ensuring the precision and efficiency of earthmoving operations and maintaining our commitment to delivering cutting‑edge solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and calibrate GPS and machine control systems (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica) on various plant machinery.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting services to clients and operators on‑site and remotely.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks on GPS systems to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Work closely with site managers, surveyors, and machine operators to ensure GPS solutions meet site specifications.
• Train plant operators and staff on the use of machine control systems and software.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, calibrations, and service reports.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments in machine control and positioning technologies.
• Collaborate with the operations and hire desk teams to ensure timely deployment of GPS‑equipped machines.
• Handling data and installing DTM files to machines and preparing and checking customer information using CAD office. Creating avoidance zones and training in the use of file import and export for machine GPS.
• Establishing site control, installations of GPS Base Stations, Localisation of GPS machinery, carryout site checks using Leica and Trimble Total Station and GPS Survey equipment.

Requirements

• Establishing site control, installations of GPS Base Stations, Localisation of GPS machinery, carryout site checks using Leica and Trimble Total Station and GPS Survey equipment.
• Proven experience with GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, or Leica preferred).
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with Survey Equipment, GPS, Lasers Total Stations and Detection equipment.
• Great attitude, must be willing to listen and learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as needed.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable

• Relevant engineering or surveying qualifications.
• Experience with telematics and data management platforms.
• CSCS card or equivalent construction site accreditation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with industry‑leading technology.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.