Field Service Engineer- FLT

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Whitchurch; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment across Cheshire, Shropshire, and Wrexham. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and a recognized qualification in engineering. This role offers a good work-life balance, regular overtime, and comprehensive training opportunities. A full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Company van & fuel card

Regular overtime available

Full Training and Induction Scheme

Ongoing Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience with forklifts is ideal but training can be provided.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Previous field service experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklift trucks and MHE at customer sites.
• Provide full equipment training where required.
• Ensure proactive maintenance and servicing is carried out.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Organisational skills

Customer interaction skills

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - FLT and MHE

Location: Covering Cheshire, Shropshire and Wrexham
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (Depending on Experience) + Overtime
Hours: Monday to Friday (Days)

Responsibilities

• To service and repair forklift trucks ranging from Diesel, Gas and Electric, and a range of other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) at customer sites.
• Provide full equipment training where required; the role includes a mobile field-based position with autonomy and strong support and development opportunities.
• Work with equipment such as FLTs, plant equipment and related MHE and ensure proactive maintenance and servicing is carried out.

Key Requirements

• Strong mechanical background - ideal experience with forklifts (though training can be provided), mechanics, plant equipment, agricultural equipment, Forces (REMΕ or Navy).
• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential for a field-based role.
• Previous field service experience is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Proactive mindset, good organisational skills and strong customer interaction skills.

Benefits

• Field Engineer role that offers a good level of work-life balance.
• Regular overtime available.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Company van & fuel card, with the opportunity to use for personal use.
• Full Training and Induction Scheme for engineers to learn all the equipment.
• All tools provided.
• Ongoing Training and Development for all engineers.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Previous experience working on FLTs, plant equipment or agricultural equipment.
• Automotive or vehicle mechanic background.
• Ex-Forces with mechanical experience (REME or Navy).

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Matthew Lye at Pioneer Selection.

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