Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Interaction Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company is looking for a Mobile Forklift Engineer to diagnose and repair faults on forklifts and plant machinery across the UK. The role offers a salary of £35,000-£39,000 (OTE £45,000+) with paid door-to-door travel, a company van, and extensive training and development opportunities. The ideal candidate should have experience in machinery repair, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. This is a permanent full-time position with significant earning potential.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Paid travel time

Overtime availability at 1.5x

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.
• NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.

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.

Skills

Experience in forklift or plant machinery repair

Strong mechanical knowledge

Strong electrical knowledge

Strong hydraulic knowledge

Familiarity with engines

Familiarity with batteries

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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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