Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Newport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of forklift trucks is seeking a Service Engineer for field-based maintenance and breakdown support. With a comprehensive benefits package, including training, and the opportunity to work on diverse equipment, this role is ideal for those with a background in plant, forklifts, or automotive sectors. Candidates will receive full training as necessary.

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

• Demonstrated mechanical service and repair skills are essential for the role.
• Engine diagnostic capabilities and basic electrical skills are ideal.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Newport / Gloucester / Bristol Territory

Monday to Friday, 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

A GBP 31,000 : A GBP 34,000 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. Youll enjoy a 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, youll 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