Field Service Engineer – Forklifts & Electrical (Field-Based)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Door-to-Door Pay

Bonus

Full Training

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair forklifts across Reading, Slough and the M4 corridor. The role combines mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding with on-site support and strong emphasis on first-time fixes.

You will receive a two-week in-house forklift training programme, a competitive salary of £40,000-£44,000 plus overtime, door-to-door pay, a bonus and a company vehicle with a fuel card.

Qualifications

• Experience as Automotive Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Engineer, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer or similar engineering background.
• Strong mechanical, electrical or hydraulic fault-finding abilities.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive two-week forklift training programme before working independently.
• Service, maintain and repair forklifts and materials handling equipment.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Attend customer breakdowns and carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Deliver excellent customer service while ensuring equipment downtime is kept to a minimum.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic fault-finding

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair forklifts across Reading, Slough and the M4 corridor. The role combines mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding with on-site support and strong emphasis on first-time fixes.

You will receive a two-week in-house forklift training programme, a competitive salary of £40,000-£44,000 plus overtime, door-to-door pay, a bonus and a company vehicle with a fuel card.