Field Service Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Interaction Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid door-to-door travel

Manufacturer training

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer covering Milton Keynes and the surrounding 30-mile radius. You will service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment, diagnosing faults and carrying out planned preventative maintenance.

The role offers a company van, fuel card, paid door-to-door travel and ongoing manufacturer-accredited training with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs on forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Repair diesel, petrol, LPG and electric-powered equipment.
• Accurately complete service reports and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults.
• Attend breakdowns and perform reactive repairs.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Manage workload and territory efficiently.

Skills

Forklift trucks

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (Applications welcome from Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Northampton, Towcester, Bletchley, Buckingham, Woburn, Ampthill and all locations within a 30-mile radius)

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £50,000 - £60,000+)

Benefits: Company Van | Fuel Card | Paid Door-to-Door Travel | Manufacturer Training

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (42.5 Hours)

Contract: Permanent

Join a Leading Material Handling Specialist

Interaction Technical is partnering with a leading materials handling company to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering Milton Keynes and the surrounding 30-mile radius.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a business that genuinely values its workforce. Offering continuous manufacturer training, clear progression opportunities, paid travel and significant overtime availability, this role provides long-term career stability and strong earning potential.

Whether you're currently working on forklift trucks or come from a background in plant machinery, agricultural equipment, powered access, commercial vehicles, HGVs or automotive engineering, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

What's on Offer?

• Paid door-to-door travel
• Company van and fuel card
• Personal use of company vehicle (subject to company policy)
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing manufacturer-accredited training
• Industry-recognised qualifications
• Clear career progression pathways
• Regular overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Work-from-home field-based role
• Long-term security with a growing national employer

Overtime & Earning Potential

Regular overtime is available, allowing engineers to significantly increase their annual earnings.

Based on £37, Basic Salary

5 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

• Approx. Additional Earnings: £6,500 per year
• Total Earnings: £43,500+

10 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

• Approx. Additional Earnings: £13,000 per year
• Total Earnings: £50,000+

Based on £42,000 Basic Salary

5 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

• Approx. Additional Earnings: £7,400 per year
• Total Earnings: £49,400+

10 Hours Overtime per Week @ 1.5x

• Approx. Additional Earnings: £14,800 per year
• Total Earnings: £56,800+

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will work from home attending customer sites throughout Milton Keynes and the surrounding area, carrying out servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs on a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining customer equipment to the highest standard while ensuring excellent service delivery and maximising machine uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults
• Attend breakdowns and perform reactive repairs
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Repair diesel, petrol, LPG and electric-powered equipment
• Accurately complete service reports and maintenance documentation
• Manage your workload and territory efficiently
• Deliver exceptional custo