Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturer in Tamworth is seeking a Service Engineer to perform maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts. This field-based role offers a comprehensive training program, a strong benefits package including paid travel, and progression opportunities. Ideal candidates have experience with forklifts or similar equipment, along with basic engine diagnostics and electrical skills.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Van

Fuel Card

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment.
• Automotive technicians or motor trade experience may also be suitable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated area.
• Complete training to be fully competent on all machinery.

Skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician) – Tamworth & Birmingham

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

£31,000 - £39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contract 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

Role

The Service Engineer (Field) role is with a highly successful 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 position is suitable for engineers from plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment; vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry are also welcome as the company will fully train.

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 Tamworth & Birmingham. No stay-away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired, mostly in the week.

Responsibilities

• 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 / Qualifications

• 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