Field Service Engineer

Seymour John Ltd; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A battery supplier company in the Greater Manchester region is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide maintenance and diagnosis for lead-acid batteries. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, relevant engineering qualifications, and a UK driving licence for site visits. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,000 to £31,000 plus benefits including a company vehicle, pension contributions, and paid overtime. The role involves working independently, focusing on technical support and training for clients.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Pension matched at 5%

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role working with lead acid/lithium batteries for MHE and FLT.
• Essential to have a full UK driving licence for travelling to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults for lead-acid batteries.
• Performing scheduled inspections to extend battery life.
• Providing technical support and training on battery care.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Batteries)

Greater Manchester / Cheshire

27,000 - £31,000 + Van

Seymour John is supporting an international battery supplier to the Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) sector who seek to recruit a field-based engineer covering the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region. In this role you will report to a Team Leader and work as one of a team of twelve nationally based engineers.

The Role

Diagnosis and Repair: Identifying and fixing faults for lead-acid batteries.

Component Replacement: Replacing critical components like battery plugs, leads, and connectors to prevent safety hazards such as thermal events or acid leaks.

Maintenance: Performing scheduled inspections and maintenance to extend battery life and prevent unexpected failures. Topping and cleaning batteries.

Technical Support: Providing customer support and potentially training on proper battery care, and safety protocols.

Documentation: Producing accurate service reports.

Experience

It is ESSENTIAL that you have previous experience in a similar role working with lead acid / lithium batteries ideally for use within the MHE and FLT sectors.

Certifications

Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds).

Logistics

A full UK driving licence is typically required, as the role involves travelling to customer sites.

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.

• The role will be home based, and the candidate must be able to work on their own initiative
• A company vehicle (Ford Transit) and mobile phone are provided

Benefits

• On call cover (evenings & weekends) on a rotational basis
• A company vehicle and mobile phone are provided
• 5% pension matched at 5% (The People’s Pension) salary sacrifice is available.
• Holiday = 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Van provided – Ford Transit
• Salary is £27k - £31k.
• Overtime paid at x1 for 2 hours over per day then over 2 hours is x1.5. Saturdays is x1.5
• Discounted gym membership through Hussle
• 37.5 hour contracted working week

For further information regarding this role please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd