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Field Service Engineer
RSD Recruitment Ltd
Chelmsford
On-site
GBP 40,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is looking for a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join their dedicated team of engineers in Essex. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of material handling equipment, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your expertise in diagnostics and mechanical handling will be crucial in troubleshooting issues and minimizing downtime for clients. This position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and a supportive work environment where you can thrive and develop your skills further. If you are passionate about engineering and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in diagnosing and repairing forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering is essential.
Responsibilities
- Service and maintain a variety of material handling products.
- Perform fault-finding and repairs on gas, diesel, and electric forklifts.
- Respond to breakdowns and maintain excellent customer relationships.
Skills
Education
Job description
Role Overview
We are seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer/Mechanical Handling Field Service Engineer to join our client's team of southern-based engineers, covering postcodes across Essex. This full-time role will involve maintaining, repairing, servicing, and modifying a range of material handling equipment.
- Service, maintain, and overhaul material handling products
- Perform fault-finding and repairs on gas, diesel, and electric-powered forklift trucks
- Carry out routine maintenance tasks (checking brakes, lifting assembly, steering, oil/filter changes)
- Preventative maintenance (lubricating steering and lifting equipment)
- Battery maintenance (voltage and fluid checks using meters and hydrometers)
- Respond to breakdowns and minimize customer downtime
- Maintain excellent customer relationships
- Complete documentation to company standards and liaise with the parts team
- Work on mobile machinery (brakes, steering, wheels, lift chains, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical drive systems, diesel/LPG engines, hydraulics, and common drive-trains
- Full UK driving license
- Previous experience working on manual handling equipment/forklifts
- Strong diagnostic computer skills
- Experience in heavy goods, plant machinery, automotive, or similar industries (e.g., agricultural, REME, HGV, PSV, construction)
- Ability to work unsupervised and respond to breakdowns efficiently
- Experience with electrical/mechanical engineering in machinery is essential
- Competitive salary up to £40k
- 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Company Vehicle
- Pension Scheme
- Retail Discounts
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