Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forklift manufacturer is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Peterborough to conduct maintenance and repairs on forklifts. The ideal candidate will have mechanical service skills and a willingness to learn with comprehensive training offered. Competitive salary, benefits including travel expenses, bonuses, and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Paid door to door travel

Overtime pay at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully expensed van

Annual bonus (circa £2,700)

Pension

Excellent training

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Call out allowance

Broadband contribution

PPE/uniform

Uniform washing service

Laptop and phone

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, or agricultural machinery.
• Willingness to learn with comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on forklifts.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage.
• Complete training to achieve competency.

Skills

Mechanical service skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tools

Forklift servicing equipment

Computer for diagnostics

Job description

Overview

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

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday and Friday 4:00pm.

Starting salary: A GBP 32,000 – A GBP 34,000.

Benefits: Paid door to door travel, overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x, fully expensed van (can be used for personal use), annual bonus (circa A GBP 2,700), commission, pension, excellent training, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, forklift driver licence, call out allowance, broadband contribution, PPE/uniform, uniform washing service, laptop and phone.

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

The Field Service Engineer role is 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 Peterborough. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Excellent OTE available through overtime and commission.

The Field 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 Field Service Engineer 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