Field Service Engineer: Forklifts & Plant Machinery

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Brand exposure to Manitou and Heli

Full-time permanent position

Varied technical work across customers

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services in Northampton is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join a mechanical handling business. You will service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and related equipment at customer sites, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

This hands-on role suits engineers with forklift or plant machinery experience, offering varied technical work, full-time hours, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or in a similar hands-on engineering role.
• Experience working with forklift trucks, plant machinery or similar mechanical handling equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Practical experience carrying out maintenance, repairs and component replacement.
• A methodical approach to diagnosing faults and resolving technical problems.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and prioritise service requirements.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers and colleagues.
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ, apprenticeship or equivalent technical training, are desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, planned maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and associated mechanical handling equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Undertake fault‑finding and diagnostic work to identify the cause of equipment breakdowns
• Replace, repair and adjust components to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
• Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Manage daily service visits, prioritising work to meet customer requirements and minimise equipment downtime
• Complete service reports and maintenance records accurately and promptly
• Explain technical issues, repair requirements and recommendations clearly to customers
• Provide technical advice on equipment operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Liaise with the internal service team to coordinate workloads and arrange parts
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring all work is carried out in line with relevant procedures
• Deliver a professional and reliable service to maintain strong customer relationships

Skills

Forklift experience

Field service

Fault finding

Maintenance & repairs

Electrical & hydraulic knowledge

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ / Apprenticeship

Job description

Impact Recruitment Services in Northampton is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join a mechanical handling business. You will service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and related equipment at customer sites, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

This hands-on role suits engineers with forklift or plant machinery experience, offering varied technical work, full-time hours, and ongoing training opportunities.