Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Interaction Recruitment; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company seeks a Field Service Engineer (Forklifts) to diagnose and repair machinery at various customer sites in the region. The ideal candidate will have experience with forklift or plant machinery repair, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities, along with benefits such as paid travel time and training.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Paid travel time

Company van & fuel card

Pension scheme

Full training & development

All expenses covered

Excellent earning potential & career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in forklift or plant machinery repair is essential.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge required.
• Familiarity with engines and batteries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical faults on forklifts and plant equipment.
• Perform servicing and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Work independently and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £35,000-£39,000 (OTE £45,000+) - Paid Door-to-Door

Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00 + Overtime (1.5x)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Join a leading material handling company as a Mobile Forklift Engineer. You'll diagnose faults, service, and repair forklift and plant machinery at customer sites across the region.

What's on Offer

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (32 total)
• Paid travel time (door-to-door)
• Overtime always available at 1.5x
• Company van & fuel card (private use allowed)
• Pension scheme
• Full training & development
• All expenses covered
• Excellent earning potential & career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical faults on forklifts and plant equipment
• Perform servicing and emergency breakdown repairs
• Work independently at customer sites and maintain accurate documentation
• Travel to various locations for repairs and maintenance

Requirements

• Experience in forklift or plant machinery repair (essential)
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge
• Familiarity with engines and batteries
• NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

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