Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting agency is seeking a field-based engineer to service forklifts and other material handling equipment across Leeds, Wakefield, and Barnsley. Candidates should have a background in material handling or related fields, along with exceptional customer service skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £37k, overtime opportunities, a company van, and 25 days of holiday with purchase/sell options. Join a leading manufacturer recognized for developing ambitious individuals committed to a long-term career.

Benefits

Company van

Paid door to door

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Background in Material Handling, Commercial Vehicles, Automotive, Agriculture, or Heavy Plant preferred.
• Ability to maintain excellent levels of customer service.
• Professional presentation required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing forklifts for businesses in the area.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and installations.
• Coordinating with customers and resolving queries.

Skills

Customer service

Maintenance and servicing knowledge

Professional presentation

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well‑established manufacturer of various types of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new field based engineer to work with clients across Leeds, Wakefield and Barnsley. With a competitive package and a number of other great benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Material Handling engineer or a mechanic interested in getting into forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Servicing forklifts for businesses around the Leeds, Wakefield and Barnsley areas
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and product installations
• Working on other material handling equipment to include pallet trucks and reach trucks where necessary
• Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
• Coordinating with the customers, resolving any queries to the customers’ satisfaction

Requirements

The company has a strong preference for an individual with a background in Material Handling, however they will also consider applicants from something closely related such as Commercial Vehicles, Automotive, Agriculture or Heavy Plant. It is essential that you present yourself in a professional manner and are able to maintain excellent levels of customer service at all times. In terms of location, you will need to be based near to Leeds, Wakefield or Doncaster.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £37k)
• Overtime paid at 1.6 times basic Monday to Friday and 2.1 times basic Sunday and bank holidays
• Company van
• Paid door to door
• 25 days holiday (You are able to purchase and sell holiday)

The Company

Part of a wider, global and household name, our client is a leading manufacturer of various material handling equipment, consisting mainly of forklift trucks. A proven and well‑established premium brand in the sector, they’re well known for developing and producing talented and ambitious individuals who are looking for a long term career. With an unrivalled training scheme, they effectively set themselves apart from others in their sector by focusing on a strategic, solutions‑based approach to customers.