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Jungheinrich; Peene; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime

Training opportunities

Job summary

Jungheinrich in Kent is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the Kent region. The role offers a company vehicle and overtime, with opportunities for training and long-term career development.

You will work independently, planning your schedule and ensuring high standards of service. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and experience in field-based or customer-facing roles, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience in field-based or customer-facing roles.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on materials handling equipment.
• Diagnose faults using electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Complete service reports, documentation, and parts management.
• Provide on-site customer service and act as a company ambassador.
• Identify upsell opportunities and additional work where appropriate.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical fault-finding

Field service

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Materials Handling

Field‑Based | Kent (CT4 & CT18 Postcodes)

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Company Vehicle

We’re currently recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team, supporting customers across the Kent region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys varied, autonomous work, building relationships with customers while maintaining high‑quality service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on materials handling equipment
• Diagnose faults using electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Complete accurate service reports, documentation, and parts management
• Deliver excellent customer service on‑site, acting as a company ambassador
• Identify upsell opportunities and additional work where appropriate
• Ensure full health & safety compliance at all times

About You

We’re looking for candidates with a strong engineering mindset and practical experience, ideally from one of the following backgrounds:

• Automotive / Vehicle Technician
• HGV / Plant / Forklift Engineering
• Agricultural or Military Engineering

You’ll also have:

• Solid mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience working in a field‑based or customer‑facing role
• The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• A full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary + overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Company vehicle (fully equipped)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, long‑term career in a high‑demand engineering sector
• Supportive team environment with strong progression potential

Key Skills

• Fault finding & diagnostics
• Time management & organisation
• Customer service & communication
• Problem‑solving
• Initiative & teamwork

Apply Today

If you’re a skilled engineer looking for a varied field‑based role with strong earning potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.