Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of material handling equipment is seeking a Service Engineer in the Colchester area. The role offers 40 or 45 hour contracts with a starting salary between £31,000 and £39,000, depending on the contract chosen. Responsibilities include maintenance and breakdown coverage of forklifts. Full training is provided for those transitioning from other engineering fields. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including paid travel, a fully expensed van, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

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

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Basic electrical skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within allocated area.
• Complete comprehensive training to become competent on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician) – Colchester Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

A GBP 31,000 : A GBP 39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits

• Paid Door to Door Travel (paid to 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

About the Role

Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. Youll enjoy a local 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, youll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in and around Colchester. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

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

• 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