Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A vehicle services company in Middlesbrough is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide on-site mechanical services. This permanent position offers comprehensive training in the forklift industry, appealing to candidates with mechanical service skills. Responsibilities include carrying out breakdown coverage and preventative maintenance. Extensive benefits provided, including travel pay, overtime, a fully expensed van, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Paid door to door travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully expensed van for personal use

Fuel card

6% employer and 4% employee pension

Training package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

IT equipment and uniform

Shopping/discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of engine diagnostics and basic electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on material handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent on all machinery.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

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Field Service Engineer

Location: Middlesbrough

Salary: £31k – £39k per year

Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician) based in Middlesbrough. You will work within a small territory offering comprehensive on‑the‑job training, extensive benefits and progression routes. This is a great opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into the forklift industry as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills.

Benefits:

• Paid door to door travel (paid to commute)
• Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x (mostly in the week)
• Fully expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (personal use permitted)
• Fuel card
• 6% employer and 4% employee pension
• Training package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• IT equipment, uniform and weekly washing
• Shopping/discount vouchers

Responsibilities:

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on material 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

Qualifications:

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