Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of forklifts is seeking a Service Engineer to join their team in Leeds, Bradford & Wakefield. This field-based role involves planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts. The company provides training for engineers transitioning from other industries. Benefits include competitive salary, overtime opportunities, a fully expensed van, and extensive training. The ideal candidate will have mechanical service skills, engine diagnostics experience, and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Benefits

Paid door-to-door travel

Fully expensed van

Overtime at 1.5 & 2.0

6% employer and 4% employee pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training package

IT equipment

Uniform washed weekly

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, or agricultural equipment preferred.
• Training provided, suitable for those transitioning from automotive.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the area.
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent.

Skills

Mechanical service skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Location : Leeds, Bradford & Wakefield Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

Salary: £31,000 – £39,000 starting, depending on contract chosen. OTE £40-45K.

Benefits: Paid door-to-door travel + overtime at 1.5 & 2.0 + fully expensed van (personal use) + fuel card + 6% employer and 4% employee pension + training package + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + IT equipment + uniform washed weekly + shopping/discount vouchers.

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 geographic 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 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 is 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 Leeds, Bradford & Wakefield. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Service Engineer (Field) Role in Brief:

• 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

The Person Required:

• 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