Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dealer of material handling equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in Northamptonshire. This role involves servicing and fixing forklift trucks and related equipment while ensuring top-quality customer service. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a company van and overtime opportunities, it's an excellent chance for experienced engineers or motivated individuals looking to build a career in the industry.

Benefits

Company Van + Paid Door to Door

Overtime Opportunity, Paid Time-and-a-Half

Commission Scheme based on After Sale of Parts/Services

Qualifications

• Experience in the Material Handling industry preferred but not essential.
• Background in hydraulics, plant hire, powered access, or commercial vehicles considered.
• Open to recently qualified engineers looking for a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Servicing clients in Kettering, Corby, and Wellingborough with a focus on forklift trucks.
• Fixing and servicing material handling equipment including side-loaders and pallet trucks.
• Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company professionally.

Skills

Customer Service

Mechanical Focus

Hydraulics Knowledge

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading dealer of Material Handling equipment looking to on-board a new Field Service Engineer to service their client base across the Northamptonshire area. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to get into a new company.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a client base across Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough with a focus on servicing forklift trucks
• Fixing and servicing other related material handling & specialist equipment to include side-loaders and pallet trucks
• Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way when visiting customer sites
• Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on call

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual with experience within the Material Handling industry. However this isn’t essential, they would also be interested in speaking with candidates with a background in plant hire, powered access, commercial vehicles or other industries with a strong hydraulics/mechanical focus. Another option the company would consider would be a recently qualified engineer looking to get into something long term and building a career. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in the Northamptonshire region, including Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £38k depending on experience)
• Company Van + Paid door to door
• Overtime opportunity, paid time-and-a-half, over 40 hours
• Commission Scheme based on after sale of parts/services

The Company

Selling some of the industry’s most well-known brands, our client is an award-winning dealer of forklift trucks and other material handling equipment. Having been established for over 40 years, they have a strong presence across the UK and offer an extensive range of equipment including forklift trucks, pallet trucks and cleaning equipment. Due to their consistent growth in the market, they’re now looking to add to their service team to increase market share further.