Field Service Engineer (Material Handling)

ZipRecruiter; Luton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing plant and forklift machinery, ensuring high-quality service to clients across the UK. With a focus on electrical and mechanical repairs, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional development. The position offers a competitive salary with excellent earning potential, comprehensive training, and a range of benefits including paid travel and accommodation. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

24 days annual leave + public holidays

Door to Door Paid

Full training and Development

Overtime available at 1.5X

Pension scheme

£25 per night allowance

Comp van and Fuel Card

All Travel Time and Expenses paid

Qualifications

• Experience in the forklift industry and hydraulics is essential.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and performing emergency repairs on forklifts.
• Collaborating with customers and working independently on-site.

Skills

Forklift industry experience

Hydraulics knowledge

Mechanical capabilities

Electrical fault finding

Repair and service experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ in mechanical/electrical engineering

City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Role:

Field Service Engineer (Material Handling)

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary:

£39,000 - £44,000 (OTE £50,000+)

Hours:

Monday-Thursday 08.00-17:00 (Overnight stays in the southwest of UK, Greater Bristol) / Friday travelling back to home depot (half day) + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x

Job Type:

Full time, Permanent

The 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 solutions to firms all over the UK and have sites spread across all areas in the UK.

The package:

1. 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
2. Door to Door Paid
3. Full training and Development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
4. Overtime available at 1.5X - always available
5. Pension scheme
6. £25 per night allowance (Additional £5200 per annum), accommodation and travel paid for. No weekend work required
7. Comp van, Fuel Card - includes private use within reason
8. All Travel Time, Expenses paid from home to/from site
9. A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally

The Duties:

1. Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
2. Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.
3. The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
4. Stay overnight in the South West of the UK – Monday-Thursday, with a half day on Friday.
5. Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
6. Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

The Requirements:

1. Previous experience working in the Forklift industry (essential)
2. Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
3. Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
4. Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
5. Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
6. Full UK Drivers License

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.

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.