Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Fortrose; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Service Engineer for a field-based role in Inverness. This position offers a competitive starting salary between A£31,000 and A£36,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid travel, a fully expensed van, and extensive training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have mechanical service and repair skills, with experience in plant, forklifts, or similar equipment. This role promises a supportive environment with clear progression routes and no extensive travel requirements, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

Fuel Card

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment.
• Automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Inverness Territory

8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

A£31,000 - A£36,000 Starting Salary DOE

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers

A Service Engineer role is available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You'll enjoy a local field-based role offering comprehensive on-the-job training, an extensive benefits package, and progression routes.

The Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry as the company will fully train you. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally having engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

As part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in and around Inverness. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired, mostly during the week.

The Service Engineer Role in Brief:

1. Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
2. Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
3. Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
4. Spares placed in van overnight

The Service Engineer Required:

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