Field Service Engineer

Interaction - Northampton; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Field Based Forklift Engineer in Basildon, responsible for diagnosing faults and performing repairs across the UK. The role offers a competitive salary package with benefits, including door-to-door pay and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + public holidays

Company van and fuel card

Paid travel time and expenses

Full training and development

Earning potential with scope for internal progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Plant or Forklift industries essential.
• Experience with engines and batteries is required.
• Electrical and Mechanical fault finding and repair experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and performing emergency repairs on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborating with customers on handling products.
• Travelling to sites for equipment repairs and documentation.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical capabilities

Electrical capabilities

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Based Forklift Engineer
Location:Swindon, Gloucestershire
Salary: £35,000-£39,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - paid door to door
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-17:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
The client:
Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established, growing Material Handling firm on their search for an experienced Mobile forklift repair engineer to join their growing team. Our client provides handling and access solution to firms all over the UK and have sites spread across all areas in the UK.

The package:

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
• Door to Door Paid
• Full training and Development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
• Comp van, Fuel Card - includes private use within reason
• All Travel Time, Expenses paid from home to/from site
• A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally

The Duties:

· Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.

· Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.

· The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.

· Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.

· Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

The Requirements:

· Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries (essential)

· Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)

· Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)

· Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience

· Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)

· Full UK Drivers License

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Reegan 07696154727 or email ;
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Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.

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Job Overview

ID:

1576788

Date Posted:

Posted 2 weeks ago

Expiration Date:

19/07/2025

Location:

Basildon

Competitive

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