Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forklift manufacturer in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Service Engineer for field-based work. Offering a starting salary between GBP 31,000 and GBP 39,000, the role includes comprehensive training and a wide range of benefits such as overtime opportunities, a fully expensed van, and 25 days holiday. Ideal candidates will have mechanical service skills and form an essential part of the team.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Van

Fuel Card

6 Employer and 4 Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Ideally have engine diagnostic and basic electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage in the allocated geographical area.
• Complete training to become fully competent on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Bury St Edmunds and Thetford

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

A GBP 31,000 : A GBP 39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contract Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE A GBP 40:45K) + Fully Expensed Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6 Employer and 4 Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers

A Service Engineer (Field) role is available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You will enjoy a field-based role within a small geographical location, offering excellent on-the-job training, an extensive benefits package, and progression routes.

The Service Engineer (Field) role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry, as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

The company is a manufacturer of forklift trucks. As part of a team in the area, you will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Bury St Edmunds. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired, mostly in the week.

The Service Engineer (Field) Role In Brief

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

The Person Required

• Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
• Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject