Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

An international manufacturer of forklift trucks is seeking a Service Engineer to provide field service within a defined territory. The role offers excellent training, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for progression, ideal for candidates with mechanical skills from various backgrounds.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime Pay (1.5 and 2.0 rates)

Fully Expensed Van for Personal Use

Fuel Card

Employer Pension Contribution (6%)

Employee Pension Contribution (4%)

Training Package

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

IT Equipment Provided

Uniform and Weekly Washing

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, or HGVs preferred.
• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Must be trainable for forklift/truck technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance and reactive breakdown coverage.
• Complete extensive training on all machinery.
• Manage spares efficiently in the van overnight.

Skills

Mechanical Service

Engine Diagnostics

Basic Electrical Skills

Education

Level 3 in relevant subject

Job description

Salary: £31k - 40.5k per year
Reference: KS835

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Shrewsbury & Wrexham Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

£31,000 - £40,500 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE £40-45K) + 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 Shrewsbury & Wrexham. 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

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