Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Luton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of forklift trucks is seeking a Service Engineer for the Luton area. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and comprehensive training. Ideal for those with mechanical service skills, including automotive technicians looking to transition into the forklift industry.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

Fuel Card

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Ideally have engine diagnostic and basic electrical skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical Service and Repair

Engine Diagnostics

Basic Electrical Skills

Education

Level 3 in a Relevant Subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Leighton Buzzard and Luton Territory

8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

A£31,000 - A£36,000 Starting Salary DOE

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + 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 Teeside. 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