Service Engineer (KD1808) Thame, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum + OTE of £45,000–£50,000

Service Engineer – Crane Hire & Engineering

Location: Within a 15–20-mile radius of Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 basic (OTE £45,000 – £50,000)

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

K&D is delighted to support a local, market-leading client seeking an experienced and highly motivated Service Engineer to join their Field Service Support team.

In this pivotal role, you will help maintain and repair a modern hire fleet featuring mini cranes, glass lifting equipment, and glazing robots. We are looking for a multi-skilled, mechanical/electrical-biased engineer who combines a "can-do" attitude with excellent customer-facing skills.

What to Expect

  • Initial Onboarding: Spend your first 6 months workshop-based, gaining hands-on experience with product lines, control systems, and machinery.

  • Long-term Balance: Transition into a flexible 50/50 split between workshop engineering and field service duties.

  • Team Structure: Join a close-knit, supportive team of 4 Service Engineers led by a Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect, service, maintain, and repair mini cranes, glass lifters, and glazing robots.

  • Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs in the workshop and on customer sites.

  • Deliver professional, friendly support when interacting with clients on site.

  • Participate in the team on-call rota.

Requirements

  • Practical, hands-on engineering background (mechanical or electrical bias).

  • Proven experience working on motors, engines, or mechanical equipment.

  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

  • Flexibility to work across both workshop and field environments.

  • Note: Specific crane experience is not essential—if you love fixing machinery, we want to hear from you!

  • Must reside within a 15–20-mile radius of Haddenham.

On-Call & Overtime Package

  • Rota: 1 week on call approximately every 5 weeks.

  • Standby Allowance: £50 (Midweek) / £150 (Weekend) — paid simply for availability.

  • Call-Out Pay: Guaranteed minimum 2 hours overtime if called out.

 

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