Field Service Engineer: Electric Forklifts | Van & Commission

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Ossett; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Fuel card

Door-to-door travel

Commission on parts

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days + BH

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair electric forklift trucks across Leeds, Huddersfield and surrounding areas. You will travel to customer sites, diagnose breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, and contribute to safety and reliability of equipment, with full training provided.

The role offers a van, fuel card, door-to-door travel, commission on parts, private healthcare, pension, and 25 days + bank holidays. Monday to Friday, 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with forklifts / forklift trucks is preferred.
• Experience in servicing, repairing or maintaining material handling equipment would be advantageous.
• Good mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Comfortable working independently at customer sites.
• A customer-focused and professional approach.
• Full training will be provided, including up to one month of training.

Responsibilities

• Attending customer sites to diagnose and repair forklift breakdowns.
• Carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing and maintaining electric forklift trucks.
• Working predominantly with lithium-powered and EP electric trucks.
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Completing service reports and relevant engineering paperwork.
• Advising customers on repairs and replacement parts where required.
• Identifying opportunities to upsell and generate additional commission.
• Maintaining good customer relationships while representing the company professionally.

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair electric forklift trucks across Leeds, Huddersfield and surrounding areas. You will travel to customer sites, diagnose breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, and contribute to safety and reliability of equipment, with full training provided.

The role offers a van, fuel card, door-to-door travel, commission on parts, private healthcare, pension, and 25 days + bank holidays. Monday to Friday, 40 hours.