field service engineer

ZipRecruiter; Mississauga; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the manufacturing of forklift trucks is seeking a Field Service Engineer. This role is perfect for Vehicle Technicians looking to transition into a rewarding field-based position with extensive on-the-job training and a comprehensive benefits package. You will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on a variety of machinery, ensuring high-quality service while enjoying the flexibility of a local role. With opportunities for overtime and a supportive team environment, this position promises both professional growth and job satisfaction. If you're ready to take your skills to a new industry, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travelling Time

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

Fuel Card

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills with engine diagnostics.
• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, or similar equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts.
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer (Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Location: Southampton & Bournemouth

Working Hours: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 Starting Salary (OTE £40-45,000 plus)

Benefits:

1. Paid Door to Door Travelling Time
2. Lots of Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0
3. Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use)
4. Fuel Card
5. 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension
6. Training Package
7. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
8. IT Equipment
9. Uniform and Washed Weekly
10. Shopping/Discount Vouchers

The Field Service Engineer role is available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. This is an ideal role for Vehicle Technicians looking for a new industry in a local field-based role offering comprehensive on-the-job training, an extensive benefits package, and progression routes. The Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, cars, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment.

You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills. No minimum qualification is required in this role. The company is a manufacturer of forklift trucks. As part of a team, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment.

No stay away or extensive travel is required. There is a lot of overtime if desired, which is mostly during the week as opposed to weekends.

The Field Service Engineer Role in Brief:

1. Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
2. Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
3. Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
4. Spares placed in van overnight

The Person Required:

1. Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment
2. Automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
3. Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills