Field Service Engineer

Interaction Recruitment PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days + bank holidays

Door-to-door pay

Overtime 1.5x

Company van & fuel card

Travel time & expenses covered

Training & development

Career progression

OTE £45,000+

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer specializing in forklift equipment in Derby, Derbyshire. The role offers a base salary of £35,000–£41,000 with OTE £45,000+ and door-to-door pay, plus a company van and fuel card for business use.

You will diagnose faults, perform on-site repairs, and contribute to preventative maintenance while travelling to customer sites across the UK. The package includes 24 days leave (plus holidays) and ongoing training to develop electrical,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Plant experience

Forklift knowledge

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical knowledge

Education

NVQ/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

  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