Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Interaction Recruitment; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid door-to-door travel

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover Epsom and the surrounding area. You will travel to customer sites to service and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment, performing scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs.

The role offers strong earning potential with overtime and training opportunities, with a company van, fuel card, and door-to-door travel included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience fault-finding on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems on mobile machinery.
• Proven ability to service/repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and related equipment.
• Diagnosing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults.
• Attending breakdowns and performing reactive repairs.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Repairing diesel, petrol, LPG and electric engines and drive systems.
• Documenting work via engineer reports.
• Managing workload with high workmanship standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Engine repair

Independent work

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

Reference FSE

Salary £37,000 - £50,000/annum

Job Location - United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Surrey -- Epsom

Job Type Permanent

Posted 27 October 2026

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

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?

• 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

Approx. Additional Earnings: £6,500 per year

Approx. Additional Earnings: £13,000 per year

Based on a £42,000 Basic Salary

Approx. Additional Earnings: £7,400 per year

Approx. Additional Earnings: £14,800 per year

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 maintaining high standards of workmanship

Training & Development

This business is committed to developing its engineers and regularly invests in manufacturer-led and industry-recognised training.

Opportunities include:

• Manufacturer-specific forklift training
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostics
• Electrical systems training
• Hydraulic systems training
• Battery and charging technology courses
• Health & Safety certifications
• Leadership and management training

Whether you're joining as an experienced Forklift Engineer or transferring from another mobile engineering sector, a structured development plan will be provided to support your progression.

About You

We're keen to speak with engineers who have experience maintaining, servicing or repairing mobile machinery and equipment.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Plant Fitter
• Plant Engineer
• Powered Access Engineer
• Construction Equipment Engineer
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Good hydraulic and electrical knowledge
• Experience working on engines and mobile machinery
• Ability to work independently
• Full UK Driving Licence

Interested?

If you're looking for a role offering excellent training, long-term progression and realistic earnings of £50,000-£60,000+, we'd like to hear from you.

Keywords: Forklift Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Service Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Material Handling Engineer, Workshop Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, Maintenance Engineer.