Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of material handling equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Aberdeen. This role involves servicing and repairing forklifts, offering a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive training. The ideal candidate has experience with forklifts and diagnostic skills. A Company van is provided for personal use.

Benefits

Company Van (Can be used Personally)

Regular Overtime

30 Days Holiday (Increasing up to 33 Days)

Tablet

Mobile Phone

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with forklifts.
• Experience with servicing, diagnostics and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair of forklift trucks at client sites.
• Diagnostic activities on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Completion of company documentation.

Skills

Forklift experience

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer (Forklift) – Aberdeen

£18.50ph to £24ph DOE (Salary £38,480 to £49,920) + Regular Overtime (1.5x - 2x - OTE Up to £60,000) + Company Van (Can be used Personally) + Call Out (1 in 8 weeks) + 30 Days Holiday (Increasing up to 33 Days) + Tablet + Mobile Phone

40 Hours per Week - Standard Hours 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Forklift Service Engineer required for a leading supplier of material handling equipment. This is a great opportunity to join a well established hire company with a history of over 30 years in business who are offering a competitive salary, leading manufacturer training and regular overtime opportunities.

The successful candidate for this role will have previous experience working with forklifts and will have experience with servicing, diagnostics and repairs. Candidates with experience working on other heavy plant equipment are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned servicing, examinations, diagnostics and repairs on forklifts at customer sites. This will involve working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

You will occasionally support activities in the Aberdeen workshop, however, the focus of the role will be field based. Approximately 90% of the work is at client sites based in the greater Aberdeen area, however, you will also be required to travel further afield for routine service visits three to four times a year.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair of forklift trucks at client sites
• Diagnostic activities on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Completion of company documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced forklift engineer or experience working with heavy plant equipment within agriculture or construction