Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer in Newcastle is seeking a Service Engineer to perform maintenance and breakdown services on forklifts and equipment. This role offers an extensive training package, a competitive salary of £31,000 to £39,000 based on contract, and various benefits including a fully expensed van and paid travel. Candidates with mechanical service skills are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid door to door travel

Fully expensed van

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Training package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

IT equipment

Uniform provided

Shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, or agricultural equipment is preferred.
• Automotive technicians are also considered.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician) – Newcastle

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

A GBP 31,000 – A GBP 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

Role

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

Suitable for

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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