Field Service Engineer (Forklift)

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Plant and Forklift industry is seeking a skilled technician based in Gloucestershire. The role involves diagnosing and repairing machinery with opportunities for internal progression and excellent earning potential. Full training is provided alongside attractive benefits such as 24 days annual leave, a company van, and ongoing development in electrical and mechanical systems.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Door-to-door paid travel

Full training and development

Pension scheme

Company van and fuel card

Overtime at 1.5x rate

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Plant or Forklift industries is essential.
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems is essential.
• Full UK Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing plant and forklift machinery.
• Traveling to sites for repairs and creating solutions.
• Collaborating with customers on-site.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Education

Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

Reference: 442474

Salary: £33,000 - £45,000/annum

Location: Gloucestershire, Gloucester, South West England, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: Thursday, May 8, 2025

The package includes:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays (total 32 days)
• Door-to-door paid travel
• Full training and development in electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding, and diagnostics
• Overtime at 1.5x rate, always available
• Pension scheme
• Company van and fuel card, including private use within reason
• All travel time and expenses paid from home to/from site
• Excellent earning potential with scope for internal progression

The duties include:

• Diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing plant and forklift machinery, including emergency repairs and breakdowns
• Collaborating with customers on-site, handling products safely
• Working independently at customer sites and liaising with colleagues to ensure proper documentation and solutions
• Traveling to sites to carry out repairs and create solutions
• Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics, hydraulics, and performing mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs

The requirements:

• Previous experience in the Plant or Forklift industries (essential)
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
• Fault finding, repair, and service experience in electrical and mechanical systems
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Driver's License