Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alex Hopkirk Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £40,000

Overtime opportunity - Paid time-and-a-half

Company vehicle

Phone + tablet

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

A well-established material handling company in West Suffolk is looking for a field-based forklift service engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forklifts and field service experience. Responsibilities include servicing forklifts, performing maintenance, and handling customer queries. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £40,000, overtime opportunities, a company vehicle, and 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service with forklifts.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Possess a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Service forklifts for businesses in West Suffolk.
• Perform preventative maintenance and installations.
• Work on pallet trucks and reach trucks as needed.
• Report to Service Manager for efficient servicing.
• Coordinate with customers, resolving queries.

Skills

Forklift truck background

Good customer facing skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established, expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new field-based forklift service engineer to service their client base across West Suffolk. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift engineer interested in a new role.

Responsibilities

• Servicing forklifts for businesses around the West Suffolkarea
• 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 have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background ideally with experience of working in field service. You will be able to work well on your own with your own initiative and have good customer facing skills. Ultimately, the company are after an individual with the right attitude and work ethic. In terms of location, you can be based anywhere around theWest Suffolk area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £40,000 depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunity - Paid time-and-a-half
• Company vehicle
• Phone + tablet
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme