Field Service Engineer

Interaction Recruitment Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

Door to door pay

Company van and fuel card

Overtime paid 1.5x

Travel time and expenses covered

Training and progression

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer to diagnose faults, service and repair forklift and plant equipment from the Derby area. You will travel to customer sites, perform on-site repairs, and contribute to breakdown responses and preventative maintenance.

The role offers a base salary of £35,000–£41,000 with OTE £45,000+, Monday–Friday hours, and overtime at 1.5x. A company van, fuel card, and travel expenses are provided, with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds in engineering (advantageous).
• Experience in plant or forklift industry is essential.
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, service and repair forklift and plant equipment.
• Carry out breakdown response and preventative maintenance.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Travel to customer sites and perform on-site repairs.
• Complete job sheets and service documentation accurately.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Engines & batteries

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Forklift)
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - Door to Door Paid
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 + Overtime at 1.5x
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Client:
Interaction Technical has partnered with a well-established and growing material handling company. Operating nationwide, our client provides handling and access solutions to a wide range of businesses across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their expanding team.

The Package:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (32 days total)
• Door to door pay (all travel time paid)
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Company van and fuel card (private use included within reason)
• All travel time and expenses covered
• Ongoing training and development (electrical, mechanical and diagnostics)
• Long-term progression opportunities (including leadership roles)
• Strong earning potential (OTE £45,000+)

The Duties:

• Diagnose faults, service and repair forklift and plant equipment
• Carry out breakdown response and preventative maintenance
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Work on engines, batteries, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Travel to customer sites and perform on-site repairs
• Build strong working relationships with customers
• Complete job sheets and service documentation accurately

The Requirements:

• Previous experience within the plant or forklift industry (essential)
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge (essential)
• Experience working on engines and battery-powered equipment
• Fault finding, service and repair experience
• NVQ or City & Guilds in engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence