Field Service Engineer

BENNIE; Devizes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned materials handling solutions provider based in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to be responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of equipment and plant machinery. This role involves repairing and maintaining materials handling equipment, developing customer relationships, and adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ in Engineering or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and preferably 2 years of experience in the field. Benefits include a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, a company van, and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Sick pay

Christmas turkey

Qualifications

• Experience in the materials handling industry or similar is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of PDA and Protean.
• Knowledge of Forklift trucks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
• Repair, maintain, and service materials handling equipment.
• Request parts via PDA and report to Service Co-ordinator.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Numeracy skills

Analytical with an eye for detail

Professional and strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others

Education

NVQ in Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

PDA

Protean

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Head office based: Burton Latimer, Kettering. Opportunities available across the South West covering Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, plus. This opportunity is based out of Devizes.

Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week with opportunity for overtime at 1x5. You are also required to work such additional hours as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties or that may be required to fulfil role.

Bennie Equipment Summary

Bennie Equipment is a growing materials handling solutions company based in Northamptonshire, that supply a complete range of Materials Handling, Powered Access, Cleaning Equipment & much more, across the United Kingdom.

As an Employee in a family business, you will be working in a close-knit team environment in a Company that has our employees at the centre of everything we do. Bennie Equipment is part of The Bennie Group, a family business founded over 80 years ago.

Job Role

Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and service materials handling equipment
• Repair or replace faulty parts
• Request parts via PDA
• Report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled work
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers
• Follow Service Team procedures
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required
• Adhere to TBG companies Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures
• Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures

The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post. As well as other duties relevant to your experience.

Competencies

• NVQ in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Numeracy skills
• Analytical with an eye for detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Professional and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others

Desirable

• Experience in the materials handling industry or similar
• Good working knowledge of PDA and Protean
• Knowledge of Forklift trucks

What We Offer

Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary Commission Opportunity, Overtime opportunity, Company Van + Fuel card, with optional private use.

Holiday: 24 days holiday + 8 days statutory.

Pension: Statutory Pension contribution.

Development: We are committed to investing in our people, so we invest in you. Development is in your hands, and we want to enable this so your progression at Bennie is only limited by what you want to achieve.

Finally, Our long-standing family tradition, of giving staff a Christmas turkey.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience

Forklift: 2 years (preferred)