Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to join their team. This role involves servicing a diverse client base across Coventry and the Midlands, focusing on forklift trucks and related equipment. With a competitive salary and benefits such as paid door-to-door travel and overtime opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to build a long-term career in the material handling sector. The company values customer service and technical expertise, making it an ideal environment for skilled engineers eager to make an impact. Join a firm with over 30 years of experience and a solid reputation in the industry.

Benefits

Company Van

Paid Overtime

Paid Door to Door

Qualifications

• Experience in the Material Handling industry or related fields.
• Strong mechanical focus and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Servicing forklift trucks and related equipment across Coventry and the Midlands.
• Ensuring excellent customer service during site visits.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical Engineering

Customer Service

Education

Engineering Qualification

Tools

Forklift Trucks

Pallet Trucks

Side-loaders

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 Coventry and the Midlands. 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 Coventry and around the Midlands region 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 Coventry or the surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £37k depending on experience)
• Company Van
• Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
• Paid door to door

The Company

The company are nationwide dealer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Selling a variety of products, ranging from Still to Nissan and Hyundai, the company have been operating for over 30 years and already have a firm foothold across the whole of the UK. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to bring on more Field Engineers to service their ever-growing client base.