Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

An international manufacturer of material handling equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer for the Leicester & Rugby area. This role offers essential on-the-job training and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid travel, overtime, and a generous pension plan. The ideal candidate will have mechanical repair skills and may come from a variety of engineering backgrounds, including plant or HGV experience. This position is ideal for automotive technicians looking for a new opportunity.

Benefits

Paid door-to-door travel

Overtime pay

Fully expensed van

Fuel card

6% Employer pension

4% Employee pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training package

Uniform

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical service and repair skills.
• Engine diagnostic capabilities preferred.
• Basic electrical skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the geographical area.
• Complete training to become fully competent on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Field Service Engineer jobs in Leicester

#Job No. KS865.

Location:

£31k - 33k per year

Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Leicester & Rugby Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

£31,000 - £39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel (paid to commuting) + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom 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

Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a local field based role offering comprehensive on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Service Engineer 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 and around Leicester & Rugby Territory. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Service Engineer 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 Service Engineer 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