Field Service Engineer - Forklifts in Great Yarmouth

Energy Jobline CVL; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling firm in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Field Service Engineer to diagnose and repair forklift machinery. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 with potential OTE of £45,000+. Benefits include 24 days leave and opportunities for advancement. The ideal candidate will have experience in hydraulics and electrical fault finding, along with a full UK driver's licence. This position requires travel across the UK.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company van and fuel card

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the plant or forklift industries is essential.
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical and electrical capabilities is essential.
• Full UK driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out emergency repairs on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers on solutions.
• Work independently at customer sites.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical capabilities

Electrical capabilities

Fault finding and repairs

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role

Field Service Engineer – Forklifts

Location

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Salary and Working Hours

£35,000-£40,000 base (OTE £45,000+), with door‑to‑door paid, Monday‑Friday 08:00‑17:00, overtime at 1.5×.

Job Type

Full time, Permanent

Client

Interaction Technical has partnered with a well‑established, growing material handling firm that provides handling and access solutions to firms all over the UK.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays (32 days overall). Door‑to‑door paid, full training and development in electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics. Opportunity to progress to leadership and management. Overtime available at 1.5×. Company van, fuel card (private use within reason). All travel time and expenses paid from home to site. Fantastic earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers around plant, lifting and handling products.
• Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
• Actively travel to sites and carry out repairs and create solutions.
• Work on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the plant or forklift industries (essential).
• Previous experience with hydraulics, mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential).
• Experience with engines and batteries (essential).
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience.
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous).
• Full UK driver’s licence.

Contact

Interaction Recruitment – contact Reegan (phone number removed) or email (URL removed).