Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturer of forklift trucks is hiring a Service Engineer for the Preston territory. This role offers an excellent benefits package including paid travel, overtime, and extensive on-the-job training. Suitable candidates may come from a variety of mechanical backgrounds like plant, HGV, or agricultural equipment. The position provides clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Regular Pay Reviews

Fully Expensed Van (personal use allowed)

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

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Engine diagnostic experience is ideal.
• Basic electrical skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown coverage.
• Provide reactive service within the allocated territory.
• Complete comprehensive training for machinery competence.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Preston Territory

Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week

A£31,000 - A£34,000 Starting Salary

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Regular Pay Reviews + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed 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 (Field) role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You'll enjoy a field based role within a small geographical location offering excellent on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Service Engineer (Field) 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, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Preston. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Service Engineer (Field) 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 Person 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