Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Interaction Recruitment Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid door-to-door travel

24 days holiday + bank holidays (32)

Company pension scheme

Ongoing manufacturer training

Technical development on electrical,

Regular overtime paid at 1.5x

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover Epsom and surrounding areas, working from home and attending customer sites to service forklifts and material handling equipment. You’ll perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and diagnostics across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, with ongoing manufacturer training to develop skills.

The role offers a clear path for progression, a company van, fuel card, door-to-door travel, and generous overtime earning

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks
• Diagnosing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults
• Attending breakdowns and carrying out reactive repairs
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Repairing engines, drive systems, hydraulics and electrical components
• Recording all work completed via engineer reports

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Forklifts

Location: Epsom, Surrey (Applicants Accepted from Surrounding Counties/Towns)

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 Basic Salary (OTE - £50,000+)

Benefits: Company Van, Fuel Card, Paid Door-to-Door Travel

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 (42.5 Hour Week)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Interaction Technical are proud to be partnering with a leading material handling equipment provider to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering Epsom and the surrounding area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established national business that genuinely invests in its engineers through ongoing manufacturer training, career progression opportunities and excellent earning potential through consistent overtime.

Whether you're currently repairing forklifts or have experience working on plant, agricultural, powered access, commercial vehicles or other mobile equipment, this company will provide the support and training needed to continue developing your career.

What's in it for You?

• Paid door-to-door travel


• Company van & fuel card


• Personal use of company van (within policy)


• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (32 days total)


• Company pension scheme


• Ongoing manufacturer training


• Technical development on electrical, hydraulic and diagnostic systems


• Excellent opportunities for progression into Senior Engineer, Team Leader, Training, Technical Support or Management positions


• Stable, long-term career with a growing national business


• Regular overtime available paid at 1.5x hourly rate

Overtime & Earning Potential

The business offers consistent overtime opportunities, allowing engineers to significantly increase their annual earnings.

Based on a £37,000 Basic Salary

• 5 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

Approx. Additional Earnings: £6,500 per year

Total Earnings: £43,500+

• 10 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

Approx. Additional Earnings: £13,000 per year

Total Earnings: £50,000+

Based on a £42,000 Basic Salary

• 5 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

Approx. Additional Earnings: £7,400 per year

Total Earnings: £49,400+

• 10 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

Approx. Additional Earnings: £14,800 per year

Total Earnings: £56,800+

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will work from home attending customer sites throughout your designated territory, carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs on a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks


• Diagnosing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults


• Attending breakdowns and carrying out reactive repairs


• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)


• Repairing (Diesel, Petrol, LPG, Electric) engines, drive systems, hydraulics and electrical components


• Recording all work completed via engineer reports


• Managing your workload efficiently while