Field Service Engineer

TurnerFox Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Based Forklift Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults and performing repairs on plant and forklift machinery across various sites. With a focus on mechanical and electrical systems, you will ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction. This opportunity offers a competitive salary structure, comprehensive training, and the potential for significant earnings through overtime. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and provides a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Company van

Fuel card

Paid travel time

Overtime availability

Full training and development

Public holidays

Qualifications

• Essential experience in plant or forklift industries.
• Strong skills in hydraulics, mechanical and electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and conducting emergency repairs on machinery.
• Traveling to sites for repairs and collaborating with customers.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical Fault Finding

Electrical Fault Finding

Plant Machinery Repair

Customer Collaboration

Education

NVQ in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

City and Guilds in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Based Forklift Engineer
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: £33,(Apply online only)-£39,500 base (OTE £45,(Apply online only)+) - paid door to door
Hours: Monday-Friday #removed#:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The client:
Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established, growing Material Handling firm on their search for an experienced Mobile forklift repair engineer to join their growing team. Our client provides handling and access solution to firms all over the UK and have sites spread across all areas in the UK.

The package:

1. 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
2. Door to Door Paid
3. Full training and Development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
4. Overtime available at 1.5X - always available
5. Pension scheme
6. Comp van, Fuel Card - includes private use within reason
7. All Travel Time, Expenses paid from home to/from site
8. A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally

The Duties:

1. Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
2. Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.
3. The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
4. Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
5. Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

The Requirements:

1. Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries (essential)
2. Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
3. Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
4. Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
5. Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
6. Full UK Drivers License

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.
Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future