Field Service Engineer (Forklift)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Field Service Engineer/Forklift Mechanic for a family-owned business in the forklift repair industry. Role involves diagnosing and repairing machinery with experience in hydraulics and pneumatics essential. Competitive salary offered between £40,000-£50,000 based on experience. Full UK Drivers License required and various benefits including a company van and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

28 days holiday

Overtime paid @ 1.5x Saturdays

Pension scheme

Medical scheme

Company uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics required.
• Experience in Forklift, Plant, HGV, and/or Agricultural industries is advantageous.
• Full UK Drivers License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and servicing forklift and plant machinery.
• Working independently on customer sites.
• Carrying out emergency repairs.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

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

The Company

Interaction Technical have partnered with an expanding family‑owned business operating within the forklift supplier and repair industry. Our client has been established for nearly 50 years and is 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’!

The 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

The 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.

The 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

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on 01604 620032, 07791 957500 or email [e-mail].

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.

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