Field Service Engineer - Materials Handling

Paul Garvey Personal Training; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Material Handling firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide repair and maintenance services across the UK. This role offers excellent earning potential with overtime, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in hydraulics and mechanical systems, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension scheme

£25 per night allowance

Company van and fuel card

Paid door to door

Qualifications

• Experience in the forklift industry is essential.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers and work independently at sites.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Fault Finding

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Material Handling)

Location: Reading, Berkshire (accepting applications from surrounding counties)

Salary: £39,000 - £44,000 (OTE £50,000+) - paid door to door

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

About The Client

Interaction Technical has partnered with a well-established, growing Material Handling firm in search of an experienced Mobile Forklift Repair Engineer to join their expanding team. Our client provides handling and access solutions to firms across the UK, with sites spread nationwide.

The Package

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days total)
• Door to Door Paid
• Comprehensive training and development in electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding, and diagnostics
• Overtime available at 1.5x - always available
• Pension scheme
• £25 per night allowance (additional £5200 per annum), accommodation and travel paid for
• No weekend work required
• Company van, fuel card - includes private use within reason
• All travel time and expenses paid from home to/from site
• Excellent earning potential with opportunities for internal progression
  
  

Key Duties

• Accurately diagnose faults, service, and perform emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery
• Collaborate with customers regarding plant, lifting, and handling products
• Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure proper documentation and solutions
• Stay overnight in the South West of the UK – Monday-Thursday, with a half day on Friday
• Travel to sites to repair equipment and create solutions
• Work on engines, batteries, pneumatics, and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience in the forklift industry (essential)
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)
• Experience with engines and batteries (essential)
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service experience
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) advantageous
• Full UK Driver's License
  
  

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, contact Michael at 07531 650350 or email .

Similar roles: FLT Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Repair, Forklift Mechanic, Material Handling Engineer, Plant Fitter

Thank you for your time. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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