Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Hessle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle service provider is looking for a Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic) in Hull & Doncaster. This role involves managing planned maintenance and breakdowns on forklifts and related equipment, with extensive benefits like paid travel and a fully expensed van. Ideal candidates will have mechanical service skills and be keen to receive training to move into this industry.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Fully Expensed Van

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

IT Equipment + Uniform

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated area.
• Complete training to get fully competent on all machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair 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) – Hull & Doncaster. Monday to Friday 40 or 45 hour contracts available. Starting salary £31,000 - £40,500 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\'ll 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 Hull & Doncaster. 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

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