Field Service Engineer (Forklfits)

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Door-to-door pay

Overtime 1.5x

Company van

Fuel card

Travel time covered

Training & development

Career progression

OTE £45k+

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service forklifts across the UK, based in Aylesbury. The role offers a base salary of £36,000–£41,000 with OTE £45,000+ and door-to-door pay. Hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 with overtime at 1.5x.

A company van, fuel card and full travel coverage are included. Travel to customer sites and on-site repairs form a core part of the job, along with ongoing training and development and long-term progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant or forklift industry is essential.
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

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.

Skills

Forklift industry experience

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Fault finding

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

The Client:

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