Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the West Midlands is seeking field service engineers to service their fleet of forklifts and other handling equipment. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,680 and includes benefits such as overtime opportunities, a company van, and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and a background in related mechanical fields.

Benefits

Overtime opportunity

Commission opportunity

Company van

Phone + Tablet

20 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Preferred forklift truck background or related industry experience.
• Strong hydraulics/mechanical focus valued.

Responsibilities

• Servicing the company’s fleet of forklift trucks across Birmingham.
• Maintaining other material handling equipment as needed.
• Reporting service issues to the Service Manager.

Skills

Drive

Work Ethic

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working witha fast-growing company based in the West Midlands who provide various material handling equipment and are looking to bring on new field service engineers to cover the Southeast of Birmingham. With a competitive basic salary and the opportunity to work with an innovative new forklift product, this is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to get into a new role.

Responsibilities

• Servicing the company’s fleet of forklift trucks across the Birmingham area
• Maintaining various other types of material handling equipment where necessary to include pallet trucks, stackers and reach trucks
• Regularly reporting back to the Service Manager with all service issues
• Representing the company in the right way whilst out visiting customer sites

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background due to the requirements of the role, however this is not essential. They will also consider candidates with a background working within a closely related industry such as plant equipment, automotive, commercial vehicles or other industries with a strong hydraulics/mechanical focus. Essentially, the company are looking for an individual with drive and a good work ethic who can develop a career with their business. In terms of location, you will ideally be based Southeast of Birmingham including Solihull and Warwick.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £43,680 depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunity
• Commission opportunity
• Company van
• Phone + Tablet
• 20 days holidays + Bank Holidays including Christmas Shutdown
• Pension Scheme

The Company

Based in the West Midlands, our client is a national provider of various handling equipment and sell through both trade and to the end user. Among the products they provide include pallet trucks, forklift trucks & attachments, bollards and guards, drum handling, lift tables and stacker trucks. The company have recently taken on an innovative product range and are now looking for a number of engineers to service their expanding client base.