Field Service Engineer (Batteries)

Seymour John; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An international battery supplier is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the Greater Manchester and Cheshire regions. The successful candidate will conduct diagnostics and repairs on lead-acid batteries, perform scheduled maintenance, and provide technical support. Essential experience in a similar role is required as well as relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers a salary between £27,000 - £31,000, a company vehicle, and generous benefits including a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

5% pension matched at 5%

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company vehicle (Ford Transit)

Discounted gym membership

Overtime compensation

Qualifications

• Experience with lead acid/lithium batteries in MHE and FLT sectors is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar engineering role is required.
• A full UK driving licence is typically required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults in lead-acid batteries.
• Replace battery components to ensure safety.
• Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance.
• Provide customer support and training on battery care.
• Produce accurate service reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Batteries)

Greater Manchester / Cheshire

£27,000 - £31,000 + Van

Seymour John is supporting an international battery supplier to the Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) sector who seek to recruit a field-based engineer covering the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region. In this role you will report to a Team Leader and work as one of a team of twelve nationally based engineers.

The role:

• Diagnosis and Repair: Identifying and fixing faults for lead‑acid batteries.
• Component Replacement: Replacing critical components like battery plugs, leads, and connectors to prevent safety hazards such as thermal events or acid leaks.
• Maintenance: Performing scheduled inspections and maintenance to extend battery life and prevent unexpected failures. Topping and cleaning batteries.
• Technical Support: Providing customer support and potentially training on proper battery care and safety protocols.
• Documentation: Producing accurate service reports.

Experience:

• It is ESSENTIAL that you have previous experience in a similar role working with lead acid / lithium batteries ideally for use within the MHE and FLT sectors.

Certifications:

• Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds).

Logistics:

• A full UK driving licence is typically required, as the role involves travelling to customer sites.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.

• The role will be home based, and the candidate must be able to work on their own initiative.
• A company vehicle (Ford Transit) and mobile phone are provided.

Benefits:

• On‑call cover (evenings & weekends) on a rotational basis.
• A company vehicle and mobile phone are provided.
• 5% pension matched at 5% (The People’s Pension) salary sacrifice is available.
• Holiday = 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Van provided – Ford Transit.
• Salary is £27k – £31k.
• Overtime paid at x1 for 2 hours over per day then over 2 hours is x1.5; Saturdays is x1.5.
• Discounted gym membership through Hussle.
• 37.5 hour contracted working week.

For further information regarding this role please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.