Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of forklift trucks seeks a Service Engineer for a field-based role in Chester, Shrewsbury & Wrexham. This exciting opportunity includes a training package, a fully expensed van, and a comprehensive benefits scheme. Ideal candidates come from a background in mechanics or have experience with plant machinery, HGVs, or forklifts and are eager to transition into this rewarding field.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime (1.5x and 2.0x)

Fully Expensed Van (personal use allowed)

Fuel Card

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical service and repair skills.
• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, or agricultural equipment.
• Engine diagnostics and basic electrical skills are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage in the geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to gain competency on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Chester, Shrewsbury & Wrexham Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

GBP31,000 - GBP40,500 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE GBP40-45K) + 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

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.

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 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 Chester, Shrewsbury & Wrexham. 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