Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the forklift truck manufacturing industry is seeking a Service Engineer to conduct maintenance and repairs in the Doncaster area. This field-based position includes comprehensive training and extensive benefits such as paid travel, a fully expensed van, and attractive overtime options. Ideal candidates will have experience with plant, forklift, or similar machinery and demonstrate proficiency in mechanical servicing.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Van (personal use allowed)

Fuel Card

Employer and Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform (washed weekly)

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant machinery, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar.
• Suitable for automotive technicians/motor trade.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and breakdown repairs on materials handling machinery.
• Handle reactive breakdown coverage within designated area.
• Complete training to become proficient with all machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Doncaster Territory

Monday to Friday, 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

Salary: GBP 31,000 to GBP 40,500 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits include: Paid Door to Door Travel, Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE GBP 40-45K), Fully Expensed Van (personal use allowed), Fuel Card, 6 Employer and 4 Employee Pension, Training Package, 25 Days Holiday, Bank Holidays, IT Equipment, Uniform (washed weekly), Shopping/Discount Vouchers

This role is with a highly successful international manufacturer of forklift trucks. It offers a field-based position within a small geographical area, providing excellent on-the-job training, extensive benefits, and career progression opportunities.

The Service Engineer (Field) role is suitable for engineers from various backgrounds such as plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar machinery. It is also a great opportunity for vehicle technicians seeking to transition into a new industry, as the company provides full training. Candidates should demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, with ideally some engine diagnostic and basic electrical skills.

The company manufactures forklift trucks. As part of a local team, your responsibilities will include carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on forklifts and related equipment in Doncaster. No overnight stays or extensive travel are required. Overtime is available mainly during weekdays.

Role Summary:

• Perform PPM and breakdown repairs on materials handling machinery as a field service engineer
• Handle reactive breakdown coverage within the designated geographical area
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully proficient with all machinery and equipment
• Spare parts are delivered to the van overnight

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience with plant machinery, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar; automotive technicians/motor trade are also suitable
• Engine diagnostics and basic electrical skills
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject