Field Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Romford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer of forklifts is seeking a Service Engineer for a field-based role in Essex. This position offers extensive on-the-job training, scheduled maintenance, and breakdown coverage on forklifts with no overnight travel. Benefits include a fully expensed van and competitive salary with overtime potential.

Benefits

Paid door-to-door travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully expensed Ford Transit Custom van

Fuel card

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training package

IT equipment

Uniform (washed weekly)

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment is preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the assigned geographical area.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Essex

Monday to Friday, 40 or 45-hour contracts available

Starting salary: GBP 31,000 to GBP 40,500 depending on contact chosen

Benefits include: Paid door-to-door travel, overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x (OTE GBP 40-45K), fully expensed Ford Transit Custom van (for personal use), fuel card, 6 employer and 4 employee pension contributions, training package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, IT equipment, uniform (washed weekly), shopping/discount vouchers

This role is with a successful international manufacturer of forklift trucks. It offers a field-based position within a small geographical area, providing excellent on-the-job training, extensive benefits, and progression opportunities.

The Service Engineer (Field) role is suitable for engineers from plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar sectors. It is also an excellent opportunity for vehicle technicians seeking a career change into this industry, as the company provides full training. Candidates should demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, with ideally some engine diagnostic and basic electrical skills.

The company manufactures forklift trucks. As part of a local team, you will be responsible for scheduled maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts and related equipment in Essex. No overnight stays or extensive travel are required. Overtime is available mostly during weekdays.

The Service Engineer (Field) Role in Brief

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs on materials handling machinery
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the assigned geographical area
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully proficient with all machinery and equipment
• Spares are stocked in the van overnight

The Person Required

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar. Automotive technicians/motor trade backgrounds are also suitable
• Engine diagnostics and basic electrical skills
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject