Field Service Engineer (Forklfits)

Interaction Recruitment; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Door to door pay

Overtime available

Company van & fuel card

All travel time paid

Training and development

Long-term progression

OTE £45k+

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service forklifts and plant equipment across the UK. Based near Aylesbury, you will diagnose faults, carry out servicing and repairs, and support breakdown responses to keep customer operations running smoothly.

The role requires forklift industry experience, strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge, and a valid UK driving licence. Training and progression are offered within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the plant or forklift industry (essential)
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge (essential)
• Experience working on engines and battery-powered equipment
• Fault finding, service and repair experience
• NVQ or City & Guilds in engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, service and repair forklift and plant equipment
• Carry out breakdown response and preventative maintenance
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Work on engines, batteries, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Travel to customer sites and perform on-site repairs
• Build strong working relationships with customers
• Complete job sheets and service documentation accurately

Skills

Forklift experience

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £36,000 - £41,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - Door to Door Paid

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 + Overtime at 1.5x

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Interaction Technical has partnered with a well-established and growing material handling company. Operating nationwide, our client provides handling and access solutions to a wide range of businesses across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their expanding team.

The Package

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total)
• Door to door pay (all travel time paid)
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Company van and fuel card (private use included within reason)
• All travel time and expenses covered
• Ongoing training and development (electrical, mechanical and diagnostics)
• Long-term progression opportunities (including leadership roles)
• Strong earning potential (OTE £45,000+)

The Duties

• Diagnose faults, service and repair forklift and plant equipment
• Carry out breakdown response and preventative maintenance
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Work on engines, batteries, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Travel to customer sites and perform on-site repairs
• Build strong working relationships with customers
• Complete job sheets and service documentation accurately

The Requirements

• Previous experience within the plant or forklift industry (essential)
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge (essential)
• Experience working on engines and battery-powered equipment
• Fault finding, service and repair experience
• NVQ or City & Guilds in engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence