Field Service Engineer

THE BENNIE GROUP LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned materials handling company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to commission, maintain, and service equipment and plant machinery. The role involves repairing and servicing materials handling equipment while building customer relationships. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a company van and fuel card, this full-time position promotes professional development in a supportive, close-knit team environment. Join us to grow your career within a traditional family business.

Benefits

Company van + fuel card

24 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Additional leave

Qualifications

• 3 years of Forklift Engineering preferred.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience in the materials handling industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service materials handling equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty parts.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Numeracy skills

Analytical

Professional interpersonal skills

Flexibility and teamwork

Education

NVQ in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PDA

Protean

Job description

Job Title

Field Service Engineer

Location

Head office based: Burton Latimer, Kettering.

Hours

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. 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 rangeof: 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

Essential

• 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 salaryCommission 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 Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience

Forklift Engineering: 3 years (preferred)