Field Service Engineer

Uni-Coder; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on forklift truck attachments. The role is field-based, covering client sites across the UK. Candidates should have previous engineering experience and good knowledge of hydraulics. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £38,000 p.a., a company van, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company Van

Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience working on materials handling equipment or hydraulic systems.
• Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems.
• Excellent diagnostic skills and customer service capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on forklift truck attachments at customer sites.
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct reactive maintenance.
• Inspect, fault-find, and troubleshoot hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Provide excellent on-site customer support.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Engineering experience

Knowledge of hydraulics

Excellent fault-finding skills

Strong customer service

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Field based)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 p.a. (Depending on experience) + Company Van + Benefits

We are currently working with a highly respected manufacturer and supplier of forklift truck attachments, who are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. This is a permanent, field-based role covering client sites across the UK

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and repairs on a wide range of forklift truck attachments at customer sites.
• Responding to breakdowns and performing reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Conducting inspections, fault finding, and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Providing excellent on-site customer support and building strong client relationships.
• Completing all job documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Experience / Skills Required

• Previous engineering experience working on materials handling equipment, plant machinery, hydraulic systems, or similar equipment.
• Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Flexible to stay away from home when required. This can be on average 1 day per week.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If you are an experienced Service Engineer looking to join a well-established, growing company within the materials handling industry, apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.