Field Service Engineer, Birmingham

Jungheinrich; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Jungheinrich in Birmingham is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the Birmingham region. You will perform PPMs and reactive repairs on materials handling equipment, diagnose faults, and deliver outstanding on-site service while maintaining high safety standards.

The role invites an autonomous engineer who can manage a diverse workload, with opportunities for training and long-term career progression in a leading materials handling company.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working in a field-based or customer-facing role.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on materials handling equipment.
• Diagnose faults using electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Complete accurate service reports, documentation, and parts management.
• Deliver excellent customer service on-site, acting as a company ambassador.
• Identify upsell opportunities and additional work where appropriate.
• Ensure full health & safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Fault finding

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Initiative & teamwork

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Materials Handling

Field-Based | Birmingham

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Company Vehicle

The Opportunity

We're currently recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team, supporting customers across the Birmingham region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys varied, autonomous work, building relationships with customers while maintaining high-quality service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on materials handling equipment
• Diagnose faults using electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Complete accurate service reports, documentation, and parts management
• Deliver excellent customer service on-site, acting as a company ambassador
• Identify upsell opportunities and additional work where appropriate
• Ensure full health & safety compliance at all times

About You

We're looking for candidates with a strong engineering mindset and practical experience, ideally from one of the following backgrounds:

• Automotive / Vehicle Technician
• HGV / Plant / Forklift Engineering
• Agricultural or Military Engineering

You’ll also have:

• Solid mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience working in a field‑based or customer‑facing role
• The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• A full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary + overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Company vehicle (fully equipped)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, long‑term career in a high‑demand engineering sector
• Supportive team environment with strong progression potential

Key Skills

• Fault finding & diagnostics
• Time management & organisation
• Customer service & communication
• Problem‑solving
• Initiative & teamwork