Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Red Lodge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer is seeking a Service Engineer for field-based work in Red Lodge, England. This role offers extensive training and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have experience with plant or forklift machinery and a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. Competitive starting salary and overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Paid door-to-door travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully expensed 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

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, or similar equipment.
• Experience in automotive or motor trade is suitable.
• Holding a Level 3 qualification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the assigned geographic area.
• Complete extensive training to become fully competent in using the machinery.

Skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Experience with plant or forklift equipment

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Locations: Bury St Edmunds & Thetford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 or 45 hour contracts available

Salary: £31,000 - £39,000 starting salary depending on contract chosen

Benefits

• Paid door-to-door travel
• Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x (OTE £40-45K)
• 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

Role overview

The Service Engineer (Field) role is with a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. It is a field-based role within a small geographical location offering excellent on-the-job training, an extensive benefits package and progression routes.

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

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• 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