Field Service Engineer

Dawsongroup Plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

15? 24 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Dawsongroup Plc is seeking a Field Service Engineer for its Material Handling division in Leeds. You will diagnose, repair and service forklift trucks across customer locations, working independently while building strong customer relationships.

You will handle diesel, LPG and electronic systems, produce accurate service reports, and report equipment condition to keep customers moving. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, repair and service forklift trucks safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Work across diesel, LPG and electronic systems, using technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Examine equipment and report its condition to keep customers moving.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and ability to work independently with care and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and service forklift trucks at customer locations.
• Complete accurate service and maintenance reports, including parts used and time taken.
• Represent Dawsongroup professionally while maintaining customer relationships.
• Examine equipment and clearly report its condition to help keep customers moving.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Independent worker

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Are you a Field Service Engineer, Forklift Engineer or Fork Truck Lift Fitter looking for your next challenge? As a Field Service Engineer with Dawsongroup Material Handling, you will service, diagnose and repair forklift trucks across designated customer locations, giving you the opportunity to work independently while building strong customer relationships.

• Diagnose, repair and service forklift trucks safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Work across diesel, LPG and electronic systems, using your technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Complete accurate service and maintenance reports, including parts used and time taken.
• Examine equipment and clearly report its condition to help keep customers moving.
• Represent Dawsongroup professionally while maintaining strong relationships with designated customers.
  We are looking for someone with strong mechanical knowledge of material handling equipment who takes pride in doing a great job. You will need to be comfortable working independently, communicating with customers and putting safety first, but if you do not meet every point perfectly, we would still encourage you to apply.
• Fully skilled Fork Truck Lift Fitter with experience servicing and repairing forklift trucks.
• Mechanical knowledge of material handling equipment.
• Ability to work confidently across diesel, LPG and electronic systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to work independently with care and attention to detail.
  Dawsongroup has been in business since 1935 and has been part of the asset rental market since 1974, with Material Handling continuing to grow through strong customer relationships and investment in its fleet.
• A people-focused business that values safe, fulfilling and rewarding careers.
• A growing Material Handling Business Unit with long-term customer relationships.
• Funded training and internal progression pathways, nationally and worldwide.
• 2x Life assurance scheme, wellbeing and mental health support.
• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
• Internal progression opportunities across Dawsongroup.
• Funded training to support your continued development.
• Long-term incentives and a range of employee benefits.
• Cycle to work schemes and wellbeing support.
• The chance to become part of a business investing in the future of Material Handling.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to build your career in a specialist engineering environment where your technical skills make a real difference to customers every day. You will have the support and opportunities to develop your skills while being trusted to take ownership of your work.