Field Service Engineer - Coventry

Kalmar; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Retail Discounts

Overtime

Training

Mobile workshop

Job summary

Kalmar is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain, repair and troubleshoot Kalmar and third‑party equipment, ensuring peak performance. You’ll deliver detailed reports and technical guidance while upholding safety standards.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 (Mech & Elec) and multi‑skilled proficiency in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, with a preference for experience on Kalmar products. Coventry area within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with heavy plant or material handling equipment.
• CANBUS fault finding and diagnostics.
• Experience with electrical wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Kalmar products preferred.
• Within one hour of Coventry.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting on Kalmar and third‑party equipment.
• Provide detailed reports and technical advice to customers.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with safety procedures.
• Travel as required within the UK.

Skills

Heavy plant equipment

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

CANBUS diagnostics

Electrical wiring diagrams

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mech & Elec)

Job description

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll handle maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on Kalmar and third‑party equipment, ensuring peak performance through inspections and routine upkeep. You’ll provide exceptional customer service with detailed reports and technical advice, making a real impact while maintaining a safe work environment.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your expertise, plus fantastic benefits including a salary‑sacrifice pension, life assurance, retail savings, discounts and more.
• Generous Overtime: Overtime rates starting at time and a half.
• Work‑Life Balance: A 40‑hour working week (including travel time to and from home), 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), additional leave for long service, and the option to purchase extra days.
• State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment: Work with the latest high‑spec mobile workshop tools and technology, including a fully equipped mobile van and mobile phone.
• Career Development: Access to excellent training and development opportunities to future‑proof your skills.
• World‑Class Support: Full technical and R&D assistance from a leading global manufacturer.

Become part of our global network of 1,400+ service engineers, driving sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide. If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you!

What You Bring To The Role

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Skills: Expertise in heavy plant or material handling equipment, with multi‑skilled proficiency in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Technical Abilities: Proven experience in fault finding and diagnostics, including CANBUS systems and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Experience: Previous work in a similar role, ideally with Kalmar products.
• Location: within one hour commute of Coventry.
• Adaptability: A head for heights and a readiness to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

Watch this video featuring Andy Ward, our UK Service Hero, as he shares his insights on the incredible impact our technicians make every day: https://youtu.be/0e9DyM3_V3Q

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so if you're interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

It's a requirement of this role that you can prove your right to work in the UK. This can be done with a UK or Irish passport, a share code or eligible immigration documents. Unfortunately, there are no sponsorship opportunities for this role.

Contact hrservices@kalmarglobal for a full job description.

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com