Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Oakenshaw; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform planned maintenance and breakdown support on forklifts in Halifax. The role offers comprehensive training for candidates with experience in plant, agricultural, or automotive sectors. Benefits include a competitive salary, a fully expensed van, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Van

Annual 5% Bonus

Pension

Excellent Training

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Forklift Driver Licence

Call Out Allowance

Broadband Contribution

PPE/Uniform

Uniform Washing Service

Laptop

Phone

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.
• IT literacy is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

IT literate

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

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

Halifax

8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday & Friday 4pm

£32,000 - £34,000 Starting Salary

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Van (can be used for personal use) + Annual 5% Bonus (Circa £2700) + Commission + Pension + Excellent Training + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Forklift Driver Licence + Call Out Allowance + Broadband Contribution + PPE/Uniform + Uniform Washing Service + Laptop + Phone

Field Service Engineer role available in a highly successful manufacturer of forklift trucks. The role will suit those looking to join a employee driven company offering comprehensive training and support.

The Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cleaning equipment or similar. 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 of engineers, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts in and around Halifax. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Excellent OTE available through overtime and commission.

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

Person Required

• Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
• IT literate