Field Service Engineer - Forklifts

Interaction Recruitment; Fleckney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is looking for a Field Service Engineer specializing in forklift repairs to join a growing Material Handling firm. The role involves diagnosing faults, conducting repairs on-site, and collaborating with customers. A strong background in hydraulic and mechanical systems is essential. Competitive salary with door-to-door pay and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + public holidays

Compensation for travel time

Overtime at 1.5X

Company van and fuel card

Full training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the Plant or Forklift industries.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with engines, batteries, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and performing emergency repairs on forklifts.
• Traveling to customer sites for equipment repairs.
• Collaborating with customers to provide effective solutions.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical repairs

Electrical fault finding

Customer collaboration

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Service Engineer – Forklifts

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - paid door to door
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-17:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The client:

Interaction Technical have partnered with a well‑established, growing Material Handling firm on their search for an experienced Mobile forklift repair engineer to join their growing team. Our client provides handling and access solutions to firms all over the UK and has sites spread across all areas in the UK.

The package:

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
• Door to Door Paid
• Full training and Development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
• Opportunity to develop and progress long term within the company (leadership and management)
• Overtime available at 1.5X
• Comp van, Fuel Card - includes private use within reason
• All Travel Time, Expenses paid from home to/from site
• A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally

The Duties:

• Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.
• The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
• Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
• Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries (essential)
• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
• Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Drivers License

You can reach Reegan 07696154727 or email [e-mail]

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.