Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of forklift trucks is looking for a Service Engineer in Cumbria. The role involves field-based maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts and related equipment. Candidates with mechanical service and repair skills, along with engine diagnostic abilities, are encouraged to apply. The position offers extensive on-the-job training, a competitive salary of £31,000 - £39,000, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid travel, overtime, and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime pay

Fully Expensed Van

Fuel Card

Pension Contributions

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Weekly Washing

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment.
• Willingness to undergo comprehensive training for machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage in allocated area.
• Complete comprehensive training on all 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)

Location: Cumbria

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

Salary: £31,000 - £39,000 starting salary depending on contract chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel (paid for commuting) + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom 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

Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You'll enjoy a field‑based role offering comprehensive on‑the‑job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Service Engineer 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 are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Cumbria. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Service Engineer 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 Service Engineer 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