Field Service Engineer - Forklifts

Horner Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Overtime – Time and a half

Paid door to door travel

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Field Forklift Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. You'll be responsible for maintaining forklifts, conducting repairs, and ensuring smooth operation. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, good customer skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE, with benefits including pension and paid travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational qualifications in the Forklift industry.
• Hands-on experience with repair and maintenance of forklifts.
• Valid permit to work in the UK if required.

Responsibilities

• Repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
• Service LPG, diesel, and electric powered forklift trucks.
• Conduct thorough examinations pending qualifications.

Skills

Good customer facing skills

Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Valid UK driving licence

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field

Job description

As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will act as a key member of the team by keeping our client’s forklifts in smooth working order.

Position Requirements

• Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components
• Repairing hydraulic valves and rams
• Repairing final drive and gearbox components
• Repairing engines and components
• Inspecting and providing quotes to customers regarding repairs, in close liaison with the Service Manager
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
• Responsible for servicing LPG, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, and with a view to preventative maintenance
• Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional, and conforms to current legislation
• Changing the oil, filters, etc as necessary.
• To carry out Thorough Examinations pending qualifications
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer
• Responsible for completing a partial or full strip-down of LPG, diesel or electric forklift trucks
• Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers
• Complete a battery survey and report on it as required
• Responsible for time entry, job reporting, parts requests and customer sign off using a tablet
• Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary

Education / Qualifications

• City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification

Skills & Experience

• Good customer facing skills
• Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive
• Holds a valid UK driving licence
• If relevant, to hold a valid permit to work in the UK
• Able to work unsupervised as required

Package

• £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Pension
• Overtime – Time and a half
• Paid door to door to include all travel to and from client sites