Field Service Engineer (Forklift)

Interaction Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Basildon is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer / Forklift Mechanic to diagnose and repair forklift and plant machinery. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, along with additional benefits like a company van and medical scheme. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and a valid UK Drivers License.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

28 days holiday, inclusive of public holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x on Saturdays

Pension scheme

Medical scheme

Company uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing faults and servicing forklift machinery.
• Experience working in the forklift, plant, HGV, or agricultural industries.
• Valid full UK Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on forklift and plant machinery.
• Collaborating with customers at various sites.
• Working independently on customer sites and documenting work.

Skills

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Role

Field Service Engineer / Forklift Mechanic

Location

Basildon, Essex (accepting applications from surrounding areas)

Salary

£40,000-£50,000 DOE

Hours

07 : 00-17 : 00 Monday to Thursday, 16.00 finish Friday (49 hour week)

Job type

Full time, Permanent

Company

Interaction Technical have partnered with an expanding family-owned business operating within the forklift supplier and repair industry on their search for an experienced field service engineer / forklift mechanic to join their growing team. Our client has been established for nearly 50 years and are now at a stage of growth where they are looking to add an engineer to the team. If you are an experienced field service engineer / forklift mechanic looking for a new opportunity in and around the Essex area, please click ‘apply now’!

Package

• Salary between £40,000-£50,000 salary dependent of experience
• Company van & fuel card + limited personal use with van
• 28 days holiday – Inclusive of public holidays
• Overtime paid @ 1.5x Saturdays
• Pension scheme
• Medical scheme
• Company uniform provided

Role

• Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs / breakdowns on forklift and plant machinery.
• Collaborate with customers surrounding the lifting and handling products.
• The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
• Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
• Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Electrical and / or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience (advantageous)
• Previous experience working in the Forklift, Plant, HGV and / or Agricultural industries (advantageous)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (advantageous)
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical / electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Drivers License

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