Field Service Engineer - Southwest

Crown Gabelstapler GmbH & Co. KG - Deutschland; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension plan

Company van and fuel card

Job summary

Crown Gabelstapler GmbH & Co. KG - Deutschland is seeking a motivated technician to perform service and repairs on forklifts at customer sites in St. Austell, England. The role involves working independently and as part of a team, ensuring high standards of safety and documentation.

Applicants must have a full UK Driving licence and the ability to communicate effectively. The position offers a structured work schedule, 25 days of holiday, and a company vehicle with fuel card.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with Health & Safety requirements in a workshop.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on customer sites.
• Monitor and manage van stock for maintenance.
• Complete job sheets and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Fault finding and repair

Communication skills

Education

Grade C in English and Maths at GCSE

Job description

Job Description

To carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in a safe, professional and cost effective manner, maintaining documentation of all works carried out in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.

The role will involve working to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at our client’s premises.

Ensure van stock is monitored and sufficient for the day‑to‑day maintenance of the fleet.

• Carry out inspections and monitor the safety of the repaired and maintained trucks.
• Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets and purchase requisition and parts paperwork within the required timescales.
• Take responsibility for all equipment and tooling (including van, laptop, tablet etc.) and ensure that it is in a safe condition for the type of work being undertaken.
• Work to strict planned schedules and deadlines.

To be considered for the role you will need to have knowledge of at least one of the following areas, and be willing to undertake additional training to excel within Crown Lift Trucks Ltd.

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Hydraulics

You must be able to work independently and in a team, hold good communication skills, work to a high standard and meet required timescales.

Person Specification

Essential Skills:

• Must hold full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in fault finding and repair.
• Educated with an ability to achieve a grade C in English and maths at GCSE.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements working in a workshop practice.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and solution driven.
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritising workloads to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Clear communication skills – oral and written.
• Consultation and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to cope with diverse needs of the post.
• Highly motivated and possessing resilience to work under pressure.
• Positive, personable and optimistic with a can‑do attitude.

Desirable Skills:

• Recent and relevant experience of working in the forklift truck service environment, but not essential.
• Engineering qualification.

Vacancy Details

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 08:00am to 16:30pm with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch. Company Vehicle: A company van and fuel card are provided with the option for private use (subject to tax regulations). Holidays: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Pension: Company pension plan.