Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Carlisle. The role involves servicing and maintaining forklift trucks, diagnosing faults, and providing technical assistance. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a relevant qualification in mechanical engineering. Benefits include overtime pay, a company van, and various tools provided.

Benefits

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

£100 call out bonus

Company pension

Insurance cover on tools

Company van with personal use allowed

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Mechanical and electrical service and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver servicing, maintenance, and repairs on forklift trucks.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software faults.

Skills

Fault Finding

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Communication

Education

C&G/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established material handling solutions provider in their search for a Field Service Engineer to work in Carlisle.

Job Role

Attending customer sites to deliver servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. The role includes diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and software faults while supporting customers with aftersales technical assistance. You will complete both planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown response tasks.

Accurate documentation and communication will be key in providing a high standard of service.

Job Details

1. Pay: Up to £36,000 per annum
2. Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 8:30am - 5pm
3. Duration: Permanent
4. Benefits: Overtime paid at enhanced rates (x1.5 and x2), £100 call out bonus, travel paid door to door, company pension, £15,000 insurance cover on tools, PDA, phone, laptop, and specialist tools provided, company van with personal use allowed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
• Excellent fault finding and troubleshooting ability
• Mechanical and electrical service and maintenance experience
• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance work
• Good ICT skills with strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent customer service skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Electrical engineering experience
• Experience with Pyroban rated trucks
• Experience working with Still manufactured material handling equipment

Essential Qualifications

• C&G/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Driving licence

Desired Qualifications

• Pyroban (ATEX) rated trucks qualification
• FLT licence
• Manufacturer training (Linde, Toyota, Nissan, Combilift, etc.)
• Electrical Engineering qualifications

Location

Commutable from: Carlisle, Penrith, Wigton, Keswick, Brampton, Langholm, Dumfries

Similar Job Titles

Field Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Workshop Engineer, Workshop Technician, Mobile Engineer

For further information about this role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.