Field Service Engineer

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the material handling sector is seeking a field service engineer in Inverness. This role involves diagnosing faults on forklifts, providing maintenance advice, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards. The position offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £42,000

Overtime opportunities

Choice of 40-hour or 45-hour contracts

Monday to Friday shift pattern

Career development opportunities

Tailored training

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter, or vehicle technician preferred.
• Full and valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on customer FLTs.
• Provide maintenance and repair information to customers.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and IT systems.

Skills

Mechanical competencies

Hydraulic competencies

Electrical competencies

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

I am working with a fantastic client throughout the UK and looking to recruit an experienced field service material handling engineer, ideally mechanically biased, in the Inverness area. This role offers extensive training and career progression.

Responsibilities for this role include:

1. To find, diagnose and rectify faults on customer FLTs as deemed necessary, including ordering necessary spare parts efficiently.
2. To provide reliable information to the customer regarding maintenance, repairs, and advice on equipment use and updates.
3. Ensure all paperwork (job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisitions, parts paperwork) and IT systems are maintained accurately.
4. Coordinate with the Service Controller, customer, and Service Manager to share information about forklifts and equipment.
5. Propose improvements and ensure adherence to Engineering Standards and Safe Working Practices.
6. Monitor stock levels/movement records and obtain hour meter readings/site information at each visit.
7. Maintain company-issued equipment and tools (van, laptop, printer, etc.) in a safe, clean condition and report any failures.

Ideally, to apply for this role you will have:

1. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related occupation.
2. Mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical competencies.
3. A full and valid driving licence.
4. Excellent communication skills for liaising with customers and colleagues.
5. Sound IT skills, including Word, Excel, and email.
6. Ability to prioritize and work independently or as part of a team, with initiative.
7. A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
8. Previous experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter, or vehicle technician, preferably from motor, plant, or agricultural backgrounds.

What’s in it for you?

1. A competitive salary of up to £42,000.
2. Overtime opportunities.
3. Option to choose between 40-hour or 45-hour contracts.
4. A Monday to Friday shift pattern, 8am – 4:30pm.
5. Career development opportunities with tailored training and potential for internal promotions.
6. The chance to join a forward-thinking company that values and rewards talent.

Ready to take the next step?

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