Field Service Engineer (Material Handling)

Interaction Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A material handling solutions company in Bedford is seeking an experienced Field Based Service Engineer to diagnose and repair machinery. The role requires expertise in hydraulics and mechanical repairs, with a competitive salary of £32,000-£35,000 and OTE of £45,000+. Candidates must have relevant industry experience and a full UK Drivers License. Join a growing team that offers excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + public holidays

Door to Door Paid

Full training and development

Pension scheme

Company van and fuel card

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries is essential.
• Experience with hydraulics and mechanical/electrical capabilities is essential.
• Must have previous experience working with engines and batteries.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and service emergency repairs on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers on lifting and handling products.
• Work independently at customer sites and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Hydraulics experience

Electrical repairs

Mechanical repairs

Independent working

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Based Service Engineer (Material Handling)
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Salary: £32,000-£35,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - paid door to door
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-17:00 + Door to Door Paid +
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Client

Interaction Technical have partnered with a well‑established, growing Material Handling firm on their search for an experienced Mobile forklift repair engineer to join their growing team. Our client provides handling and access solution to firms all over the UK and have sites spread across all areas in the UK.

Package

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
• Door to Door Paid
• Full training and Development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
• Overtime available at 1.5X - always available
• Pension scheme
• Comp van, Fuel Card - includes private use within reason
• All Travel Time, Expenses paid from home to/from site
• A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally

Duties

• Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.
• The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
• Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
• Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries (essential)
• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
• Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Drivers License

Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on (phone number removed) or (url removed). Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.