Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

An international manufacturer is seeking a Service Engineer to handle planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts in Cumbria. Offering a starting salary of £31,000 - £39,000, the role includes extensive benefits and comprehensive on-the-job training. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical service skills and engine diagnostics capabilities. A level 3 qualification in a relevant area is preferred.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

Fuel Card

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

25 Days Holiday

Training Package

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Cumbria

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

£31,000 - £39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel (paid to commuting) + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom 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

The Service Engineer role is with a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a local field based role offering comprehensive on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Service Engineer 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 Cumbria. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The 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 Service Engineer 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