Field Service Engineer

Rac Motoring Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation services company is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer for a field role covering Northampton areas. The position offers a salary up to £45,000+ OTE, which includes benefits like a van, door-to-door pay, enhanced overtime rates, and 25 days annual leave. Applicants should have experience in vehicle mechanics, a full UK driving license, and be IT literate. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Van and door-to-door pay

Enhanced overtime rates

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

Employee incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter, or similar role.
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Travel to customer locations to provide on-site technical support.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and essential check-ups.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues to ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain records using IT equipment.

Skills

Vehicle technician

Mechanical engineer

Forklift technician

Plant fitter

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Mobile Forklift Engineer – Field role covering the Northampton areas. Salary: up to £45,000+ OTE (including Van, Door-to-Door Pay, Enhanced Overtime Rates & Plenty of Overtime Available).

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintenance of Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment.


• Travel to various customer locations to provide on‑site technical support.


• Conduct preventative maintenance and essential check‑ups to keep fleet running smoothly.


• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring equipment operates at peak efficiency.


• Maintain accurate records, use IT equipment to place orders and update service history.

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, or similar role.


• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is highly desirable.


• Ideal: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team.


• IT literacy for maintaining records and ordering parts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000+ OTE.


• Van, Door‑to‑Door Pay, Enhanced Overtime Rates & Plenty of Overtime Available.


• Pay structure includes salary, bonus, overtime and call‑out rates.


• Optional 40‑ or 45‑hour working week, Monday to Friday with shift premium where applicable.


• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, with additional days based on long‑service milestones.


• Company pension scheme – 6% employer contribution (minimum 4% employee contribution).


• Discount scheme and access to deals from UK retailers.


• Employee incentive schemes and recommend‑a‑friend programme.

Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.