Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

An international manufacturer of forklift trucks is seeking a Service Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts in the Shrewsbury and Wrexham areas. This field-based role offers excellent training and an extensive benefits package, including a competitive salary ranging from GBP 31,000 to GBP 40,500, alongside paid travel, overtime opportunities, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully Expensed Van

Fuel Card

Employer pension contributions

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Weekly Worn Uniform

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to gain full competence.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Shrewsbury and Wrexham Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

Starting Salary: GBP 31,000 – GBP 40,500 depending on Contract Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x (OTE GBP 40–45K) + Fully Expensed Van (personal use allowed) + Fuel Card + 6 employer and 4 employee pension contributions + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Weekly Worn Uniform + 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 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 manufactures forklift trucks. As part of a team in the area, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance (PPM) and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Shrewsbury and Wrexham. No stay‑away or extensive travel is required, and 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 gain full competence 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