Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Dartford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forklift manufacturer in Dartford is seeking a Service Engineer to provide field-based maintenance and breakdown coverage on various materials handling machinery. The role offers comprehensive training, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including a fully expensed vehicle and overtime opportunities. Candidates should have mechanical service and repair skills, ideally with engine diagnostics experience. Suitable for those from plant machinery or automotive backgrounds.

Benefits

Paid door-to-door travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully expensed van

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

• Mechanical service and repair skills required.
• Basic electrical skills preferred.
• Experience with plant machinery or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage.
• Complete comprehensive training on all machinery.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated area.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Dartford & Bromley

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

£31,000 - £39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel (paid for 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

Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a field based role offering excellent 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, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Dartford & Bromley. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The 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 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