Field Service Engineer

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling company in Ipswich is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair forklifts. Offering competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, along with uncapped overtime and a performance-based bonus. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and mechanical qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers looking for stability and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped overtime

Company pension scheme

Performance-based bonus

Tools and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in material handling or related industries.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and repairs on forklifts.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Record job details accurately.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Company-branded van

Tools

PPE

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Overtime at 1.5x + Bonus Scheme
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week, 30-min unpaid lunch)
Travel: All travel time paid

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established material handling company seeking a Field-Based Forklift Engineer to join their growing team in the Ipswich area. You'll work from home and travel to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair of various forklift trucks and material handling equipment.

You'll be supported by a dedicated Service Controller who will manage your daily workload through a bespoke electronic job system. With uncapped overtime paid at 1.5x and a performance-based bonus scheme, this is a fantastic opportunity for skilled engineers seeking stability, development, and great earning potential.

Field Service Engineer Key Responsibilities

- Carry out routine servicing, repairs, and diagnostics on a range of forklifts and material handling equipment
- Ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Accurately record all job details and activities on the company’s digital job management system
- Maintain a strong focus on health and safety and best workshop practices
- Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong working relationships on site

Field Service Engineer Requirements

- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Minimum 3 years' experience within the material handling or related mechanical/electrical industries
- City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong diagnostic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical fault-finding skills
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements
- GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Committed to ongoing professional development

Field Service Engineer Benefits

- Competitive salary (£33,000 - £40,000) based on experience
- Uncapped overtime paid at time and a half
- Company-branded van and fuel card
- All travel time paid
- Company pension scheme
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

As an employer, our client has an exceptional reputation for providing the best training and also employee benefits packages in the industry. So if you feel you have the necessary to fulfil the above role then please do not hesitate to apply and I will be in touch to discuss further
Consultant - Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Reference: 27092
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Head of Business, General Manager, Dealer Principal, General Sales Manager, New Car Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager, Dealership Accountant, Financial Controller, Aftersales Manager, Service Manager, Centre Manager, Sales Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Bodyshop Director, Bodyshop Manager.
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.