Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Field Service Engineer in Bury St Edmunds. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of materials handling machinery with a focus on career development and competitive benefits. Ideal for those with mechanical skills and a desire to grow in a supportive environment. Salary ranges from £31k to £39k, with OTE reaching £45k.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime opportunities

Fully expensed van

Fuel card

6% employer and 4% employee pension

25 days holiday

Training package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated area.
• Complete comprehensive training for competency on all machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 in a relevant subject

Job description

Field Service Engineer jobs in Bury St Edmunds

Job No. KS881. Location: Bury St Edmunds

Type: Permanent

Salary: £31k - £39k starting salary depending on contract chosen

Role and Location

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician) – Bury St Edmunds & Thetford

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 hour contracts available

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE £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

Role Summary

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

Role Suitability

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements / Person

• 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