Field Service Engineer – Industrial Forklift (Site-Based)

Vp plc; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

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Job summary

UK Forks, a division of Vp plc, is hiring a Field Servicing Engineer to perform preventative maintenance on plant machinery at customer sites around Milton Keynes. The role involves on-site servicing, basic repairs, stock management, and reporting via PDA/Tablet.

Travel to nearby areas and occasional overnight stays may be required. We welcome engineers with basic mechanical/electrical skills, a valid driving licence, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical and electrical engineering skill related to all UK Forks products
• Maintain and service all UK Forks products and attachments
• Carry out vehicle checks to identify possible failures or hazards
• Manage own stock and parts
• Valid driving licence
• Correct use of PDA/Tablet
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
• Capacity for learning new skills/information quickly
• Flexible attitude towards working additional hours as required
• Prepared to travel for training or field support (including overnight stays)
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet commitments
• A team-oriented approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to challenges

Responsibilities

• Carry out site service and inspection on all UK Forks products and attachments to manufacturers standards
• Basic machinery repairs whilst on site that are health and safety critical
• Work to UK Forks and manufacture specification to ensure UK Forks products are maintained to the highest standard
• Time management to ensure productivity is maximised and planned work by the service desk weekly is completed within allocated time
• Manage own stock levels weekly to ensure all the correct stock/parts are available for planned maintenance
• Follow instruction and fit parts instructed by UK Forks for planned servicing and maintenance
• Flexible attitude towards working additional hours as required when working out of area
• Travel for training/ field support roles that may include overnight stays
• Reporting to the service desk and area controller daily and completing PDA/Tablet to ensure all information is captured (including pictures)
• Waste management, removing all waste from customers site and disposing at UK Forks depot correctly
• Carry out any duties considered within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the business

Job description

UK Forks, a division of Vp plc, is hiring a Field Servicing Engineer to perform preventative maintenance on plant machinery at customer sites around Milton Keynes. The role involves on-site servicing, basic repairs, stock management, and reporting via PDA/Tablet.

Travel to nearby areas and occasional overnight stays may be required. We welcome engineers with basic mechanical/electrical skills, a valid driving licence, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.