Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the material handling industry is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service clients in the Leicester area. This position offers a competitive salary up to £40k, a company van, and generous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers or recent graduates looking to establish a career in this field.

Benefits

Company Van

Overtime paid at time and a half for hours over 40

Paid door-to-door

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in Material Handling, plant hire, powered access, or automotive.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Must be based within the LE postcode area.

Responsibilities

• Servicing forklift trucks and related equipment.
• Providing excellent customer service during client visits.
• Occasionally attending the workshop and being on call.

Skills

Customer Service

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of Material Handling equipment to onboard a new Field Service Engineer to service their client base across the Leicester area. This role offers a competitive basic salary and a range of benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a new company.

Responsibilities

1. Servicing a client base across Leicester, primarily focusing on forklift trucks.
2. Fixing and maintaining other related material handling & specialist equipment, including side-loaders and industrial cleaning equipment.
3. Providing excellent customer service and representing the company professionally during client visits.
4. Occasionally attending the workshop and working on call.

Requirements

The company prefers candidates 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. Recent graduates seeking a long-term career in this field are also encouraged to apply. Location-wise, candidates must be based within the LE postcode area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £40k depending on experience)
• Company Van
• Overtime paid at time and a half for hours over 40
• Paid door-to-door
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

The Company

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