Field Service Engineer (Plant/ Forklifts)

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a role based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This position involves servicing and repairing various Forklift models with extensive overtime opportunities, in-house and external training, and a brand-new company van. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant mechanics or forklift engineering and a willingness to cover the Northeast area. Attractive benefits include an annual Christmas bonus, paid travel, and holidays.

Benefits

Company van

Paid travel

In-house training

External training

Christmas bonus

25 days holiday

Extensive overtime

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Mechanic/Forklift Engineer or similar.
• Willingness to cover a patch in the Northeast.
• Ability to work on a variety of Forklift makes/models.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing a variety of Forklift models.
• Conducting test and inspection services.
• Covering a designated patch in the Northeast, occasionally further.

Skills

Servicing and repairing Forklift models

Test and Inspection services

Plant Mechanic knowledge

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer (Plant/ Forklifts) – Newcastle upon Tyne (Field Based)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + In-House + External Training + Extensive Overtime + Christmas Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Van + Paid Travel

Are you a Plant Mechanic/Forklift Engineer or similar, looking for a role at a tight-knit, family run company currently providing a variety of services across the Northeast, including Plant equipment and Forklift repairs and diagnostics, as well as test and inspection services, who due to recent expansion are looking to employ another member to their friendly and skillful team?

Do you want to work in a role that offers exposure to a variety of Plant equipment and Forklift models, with the further benefits of extensive overtime earning potential, in-house and external training including inspection courses, an annual Christmas bonus, as well as a brand-new company van and paid overtime?

On offer is a fantastic opening at a well-established and reputable family run business, which has been operating since 2012 and currently boasts a strong client base throughout the Northeast, who value and champion their employees through excessive overtime earning potential, great training and development opportunities, and an annual Christmas bonus.

In this role you will be responsible for servicing and repairing a variety of Forklift makes and models. You will also be responsible for carrying out inspection and testing services and working on Forklift refurbs and upgrades.

This role would suit a Plant Mechanic/Forklift Engineer or similar, looking for a role at a friendly and reputable Plant/Forklift servicing company, with the added benefits of in-depth internal and external training, extensive overtime earning potential, an annual Christmas bonus, and a brand-new company van with paid travel.

The Role

• Servicing and repairing a variety of Forklift models
• Test and Inspection services for a variety of Forklifts
• Covering a patch of the Northeast and occasionally further away

The Person

• Plant Mechanic/Forklift Engineer or similar
• Happy with a patch covering Northeast

Key details: Equal opportunities employer. The salary advertised is a guideline and offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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