Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of forklift trucks is seeking a Service Engineer to work in Croydon. This field-based position, available with 40 or 45-hour contracts, offers a starting salary of £31,000 to £39,000. Candidates will benefit from paid door-to-door travel, overtime opportunities, company van for personal use, pension plans, and plenty of holidays. The role requires mechanical service skills with training provided for those transitioning from other engineering backgrounds. Ideal for someone seeking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

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 machinery, or automotive technicians is suitable.
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Willingness to undergo comprehensive training for competence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage in the designated area.
• Complete training to become fully competent on all machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Croydon

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

£31,000 - £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 Croydon. 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

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