Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A successful manufacturer of forklifts is seeking a Service Engineer (Field) to carry out maintenance and breakdown coverage in Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a fully expensed van and extensive training. Ideal candidates should have mechanical skills and a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. Excellent career opportunities and overtime options are available.

Benefits

Paid door to door travel

Fully expensed van

Fuel card

6% employer and 4% employee pension

Training package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

IT equipment

Weekly cleaned uniform

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on forklifts and associated equipment.
• Provide breakdown coverage within the geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to be fully competent.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

GBP31,000 - GBP39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE GBP40-45K) + 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

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 Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham. 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