Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Expensed van

Fuel Card

Pension 6% employer/4% employee

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

IT Equipment

Uniform

Job summary

Luton Bennett is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Colchester to service and repair forklifts and related equipment across Colchester & Ipswich. The role involves carrying out PPM and breakdown tasks in a mobile field-based capacity.

Excellent opportunity for technicians with motor vehicle/mechanics or forklift backgrounds looking to work Monday-Friday with consistent hours and a benefits package including a company van, travel allowances, pension, training and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with forklifts or similar equipment.
• Willingness for mobile field-based work.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery in the field.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment.
• Spare parts stocked in van for quick replacements.

Skills

Field service

Forklifts

Diagnostics

Electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

#Job No. KS1022C.

Location:

Colchester

£31k - 40k per year

Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Field Service Engineer (Motor Vehicle/Mechanic/Forklifts)

Colchester & Ipswich

Up to £35,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 8am to 4.30pm

Up to £40,000 Monday to Friday 45 Hours a Week, 7am to 4.30pm

Benefits:

Paid Door to Door Travel + 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

Field Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. This is an ideal role for those seeking a new industry in a field based role.

The Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for candidates who have worked on cars, plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. If you are a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic looking for a change of industry and like the idea of being mobile role this role could really appeal.

Part of a team, you'll be responsible for carrying out PPM and breakdown on a range of forklifts in Colchester, typically an hour maximum from your home location. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Field 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 Field 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