Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Corby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer of forklift trucks is seeking a Service Engineer for a field-based position in Corby. This role offers excellent training, competitive salary, and extensive benefits, including a fully expensed van and generous holiday allowances. Suitable for candidates from various engineering backgrounds, the position focuses on maintenance and repairs within a local area, with no overnight stays required.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Van (for personal use)

Fuel Card

6 Employer and 4 Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform (washed weekly)

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment.
• Automotive technicians/motor trade background also suitable.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns within the assigned geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Kettering/Corby/Wellingborough

Monday to Friday, 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

Salary: GBP 31,000 - GBP 40,500

Benefits include: Paid Door to Door Travel, Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE GBP 40-45K), Fully Expensed Van (for personal use), Fuel Card, 6 Employer and 4 Employee Pension, Training Package, 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, IT Equipment, Uniform (washed weekly), Shopping/Discount Vouchers.

This role is with a highly successful international manufacturer of forklift trucks. It offers a field-based position within a small geographical area, providing excellent on-the-job training, extensive benefits, and career progression opportunities.

The Service Engineer (Field) role is suitable for engineers from various backgrounds such as plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment. It is also an excellent opportunity for vehicle technicians seeking to transition into a new industry, as the company provides full training. Candidates should demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, with preferably some engine diagnostic and basic electrical skills.

The company manufactures forklift trucks. As part of a local team, you will be responsible for scheduled maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts and related equipment in Kettering, Corby, and Wellingborough. No overnight stays or extensive travel are required. Overtime is available mainly during weekdays.

The Service Engineer (Field) Role In Brief

1. Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs on materials handling machinery as a field service engineer.
2. Respond to reactive breakdowns within the assigned geographical area.
3. Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent with all machinery and equipment.
4. Spare parts are delivered to the van overnight.

The Person Required

1. Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment; automotive technicians/motor trade background also suitable.
2. Engine diagnostics and basic electrical skills.
3. Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.