Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in Gloucester is seeking a Service Engineer to deliver maintenance and repairs on forklifts and associated equipment. This field-based role is perfect for those with mechanical service skills, and offers comprehensive training and a wide variety of benefits like paid travel and a fuel card. The starting salary ranges from £31,000 to £39,000 depending on the contract chosen. No extensive travel is required and opportunities for overtime are available.

Benefits

Paid travel door to door

Overtime pay at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully expensed van for personal use

Fuel card

Employer and employee pension contributions

Comprehensive training package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

IT equipment provided

Uniform washed weekly

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical service and repair skills.
• Basic electrical skills beneficial for diagnosing problems.
• Willing to receive training in forklift and machinery maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage.
• Work on a range of forklifts and associated equipment.
• Complete comprehensive training to be fully competent.

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)

Gloucester

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

A GBP 31,000 : A GBP 39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel (paid to commuting) + 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

Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a field based role within a small territory offering comprehensive on the job training, 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 need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. 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 Gloucester. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

Service Engineer Role In Brief

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

Service Engineer Required

• Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
• Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject