Field Service Engineer - Forklifts

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer specializing in forklifts to diagnose and repair machinery across various customer sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Plant or Forklift industries, with strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills. A full UK driver's license is essential. The position offers a competitive salary, full training, and the potential for internal progression within the company.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + public holidays

Door to Door paid

Training in electrical & mechanical repairs

Comp van, Fuel Card

Overtime available at 1.5X

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Plant or Forklift industries required.
• Must have experience with hydraulics, engines, and batteries.
• Relevant mechanical/electrical qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers regarding lifting and plant handling.
• Work independently on customer sites to provide solutions.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Customer collaboration

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Reference: 0000023392

£35,000 - £40,000 / annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom, England, East Midlands, Leicestershire, Leicester

Job Role

Field Service Engineer – Forklifts

The Package

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
• Door to Door paid
• Full training and development in 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 and expenses paid from home to/from site
• A fantastic earning potential with scope to progress internally

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 customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
• Actively traveling 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.

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