Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a prominent manufacturer in Tees Valley. The role focuses on servicing and repairing forklifts and related equipment. Successful candidates will ideally have experience in Material Handling or related fields, but newly qualified engineers are also encouraged to apply. Competitive salary up to £48k, company van, and paid overtime offered. This is an excellent opportunity to embark on a rewarding career with a respected brand in the industry.

Benefits

Company Van

Paid overtime

Paid door to door

Qualifications

• Experience in Material Handling or related industries preferred.
• Ability to drive and operate service vehicles.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Represent the company professionally at customer sites.
• Collaborate with service team for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer of Material Handling equipment looking to on-board a new Field Service Engineer to service their client base across Middlesborough and the TS postcodes. 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 Middlesborough and the surrounding area with a focus on servicing forklift trucks
• Fixing and servicing other related material handling & specialist equipment to include side-loaders and industrial cleaning equipment
• 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
• Working closely with the regional service manager and the team leaders to ensure customer satisfaction

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 Automotive. 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 Middlesborough or the surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £48k depending on experience)
• Company Van
• Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40/45 hours
• Paid door to door

The Company

The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring new on new service engineers to increase market share further.