Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team serving the Walsall & Wolverhampton area. This role offers a starting salary of £31,000 - £39,000 with potential OTE of £40-45K. Candidates with mechanical service and repair skills are encouraged to apply, and full training will be provided. Benefits include a fully expensed van, paid travel, competitive pension, and more, with no overnight stays required.

Benefits

Paid door to door travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully expensed van

Fuel card

6% employer and 4% employee pension

Training package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

IT equipment

Uniform and weekly washing

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or automotive trade is suitable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the geographical area.
• Complete training to become fully competent on all machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)
Walsall & Wolverhampton Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 hour contracts available. £31,000 - £39,000 starting salary depending 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 + 6% employer and 4% employee pension + training package + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + IT equipment + uniform and washed weekly + shopping/discount vouchers.

Role Description

Service Engineer (Field) role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You will enjoy a field based role within a small geographical location offering excellent on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Service Engineer (Field) 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 Walsall & Wolverhampton. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired, mostly in the week.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Overtime available if desired, mostly during weekdays
• No overnight stays or extensive travel required

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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