Field Service Engineer - Forklifts

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to diagnose and repair forklift machinery in the UK. This full-time role includes a competitive salary, training in mechanical and electrical systems, and benefits like overtime and travel expenses. Successful candidates will have experience in the plant or forklift industry and a full UK Driver's License. Join a well-established team with growth potential in the industry.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + public holidays

Overtime available at 1.5X

Company van and fuel card

All travel time expenses paid

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Plant or Forklift industries is essential.
• Experience with hydraulics and electrical capabilities is essential.
• Full UK Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, service, and perform emergency repairs on forklifts.
• Collaborate with customers on handling products.
• Work independently to ensure effective solutions.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical repairs

Electrical repairs

Hydraulic systems

Customer collaboration

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Service Engineer – Forklifts

Location: Market Harborough, 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 solution to firms all over the UK and have 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

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Reegan 07696154727 or email [e-mail]
Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.