Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in East Staffordshire is seeking a Service Engineer for field-based maintenance on forklift trucks. Ideal candidates will have experience with similar equipment and basic electrical skills. This role offers competitive starting salary, comprehensive training, and a variety of benefits including paid travel and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Paid door to door travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully expensed van

Fuel card

Pension 6% employer / 4% employee

Training package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

IT equipment

Uniform washed weekly

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment is crucial.
• Hands-on skills with basic electrical troubleshooting are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on materials handling machinery.
• Provide breakdown support in the designated area.
• Complete training to become fully competent on all equipment.

Skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Experience with plant or forklift equipment

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician) – Burton Upon Trent

Contract options: Monday to Friday, 40 or 45 hour contracts available

Starting salary: £31,000 - £39,000 (dependent on contract chosen)

Benefits: Paid door to door travel, overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x (OTE £40-45K), fully expensed van (can be used for personal use), fuel card, pension 6% employer / 4% employee, training package, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, IT equipment, uniform and washed weekly, shopping/discount vouchers

Role in brief

Service Engineer (Field) role in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. This is a field-based role within a small geographical area offering excellent on-the-job training, extensive benefits, and progression opportunities. The company will fully train engineers from related fields to move into this industry.

The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team in the area, you will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and related equipment in Burton Upon Trent. No overnight stays or extensive travel required. Overtime is available, mainly during the week.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown maintenance on materials handling machinery on a field service basis
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent on all machinery and equipment
• Spares placed in van overnight

Requirements

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment; automotive technicians/motor trade also suitable
• Engine diagnostics and basic electrical skills
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject