Field Service Engineer - Bury St Edmonds

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Christmas turkey

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking experienced Field Service Engineers to join a long-established, family-run materials handling business covering Norfolk and Suffolk. You will be responsible for the commissioning, maintenance and servicing of forklifts and material handling equipment in the field, ensuring a professional, safe service for customers.

A typical day includes commissioning, maintenance, repairing and replacing parts, requesting parts via PDA, and reporting

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• NVQ in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience as an FLT Engineer and knowledge of FLT Trucks is essential.
• Strong numeracy and excellent communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain and service equipment and plant machinery in the field.
• Repair, maintain and service forklift trucks; repair or replace faulty parts.
• Request parts via PDA and report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled work.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers and follow Service Team procedures.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

FLT Trucks

Electrical Engineering NVQ

Driving Licence

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Team work

Education

NVQ in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PDA

Job description

Location:

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6NL

Pay:

£32,000 to £40,000 per year,

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/09/2026

About this job

• Materials Handling Equipment Full‑time | Monday-Friday | £32,000 - £40,000 DOE + Overtime Hours of Work I Monday to Friday 0800 - 1630 Location
• Bury St Edmonds
• Covering Norfolk & Suffolk We are proud to be working with a long‑established, family‑run materials handling business who are looking for are looking for experienced Field Service Engineers to join their fast paced and growing equipment solutions business based in the East of England.

Equipped with modern, fully fitted service vehicles and equipment, as a field service engineer you will be responsible for the commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery in the field ensuring customers receive a professional, efficient and safe service at all times.

Job Role/Description A typical day will consist of the following duties, however you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.

Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks Repair or replace faulty parts Request parts via PDA Report to Service Co‑ordinator for scheduled work Maintain and develop relationships with Customers Follow Service Team procedures.

Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.

Skills & Experience To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have the following skills and experience.

Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points Previously experience as an FLT Engineer & knowledge of FLT Trucks NVQ in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Strong numeracy and analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to work to tight deadlines and have good attention to details Flexible, supportive and team‑focused Personable, presentable and able to work as part of team Can offer an excellent level of Customer Service Good attention to detail What is on offer A competitive salary plus overtime.

Development: Our client are committed to investing in their people, so we invest in you.

Wellbeing: On‑site small gym.

Finally, Our long‑standing family tradition, of giving staff a Christmas turkey