Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer in the material handling industry is seeking service engineers to join their growing team in Bristol. The role involves servicing forklifts and related equipment, ensuring top-notch customer service, and offers a competitive salary with various benefits including a company van and overtime pay.

Benefits

Company Van

Overtime paid at time and a half

Paid door-to-door

Qualifications

• Experience in the Material Handling industry preferred.
• Background in plant hire, powered access, or automotive considered.
• Recently qualified engineers seeking a long-term career are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a client base across Bristol with a focus on forklift trucks.
• Fixing and servicing related material handling equipment.
• Ensuring excellent customer service while representing the company.

Skills

Customer Service

Technical Skills

Education

Engineering Qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Servicing a client base across Bristol with a focus on servicing forklift trucks.
2. Fixing and servicing other related material handling & specialist equipment, including side-loaders and industrial cleaning equipment.
3. Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company professionally when visiting customer sites.
4. Attending the workshop occasionally and working on call as required.

Requirements

The company prefers an individual with experience in the Material Handling industry. However, they are also interested in candidates with backgrounds in plant hire, powered access, commercial vehicles, or automotive. Additionally, they may consider recently qualified engineers seeking a long-term career opportunity. The candidate must be based within a Bristol postcode.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £34.5k depending on experience)
• Company Van
• Overtime paid at time and a half for hours over 40
• Paid door-to-door

The Company

The company is an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, operating in the material handling industry. Part of a larger group, they supply various warehouse equipment and are a market leader in the sector. With consistent growth over the past 30 years, they are looking to hire new service engineers to expand their market share further.