Field Service Engineer (Specialist Forklifts)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company is seeking a field-based forklift service engineer to service clients across the North West. The ideal candidate should have an engineering background, preferably in Material Handling, but applicants from related industries will be considered. The position offers a competitive salary up to £36.5k, overtime opportunities, a company van, and benefits including a sick pay and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £36.5k

Overtime opportunity

Company Van

Paid door to door

24 days + Bank Holidays

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in engineering within the Material Handling industry is preferred.
• Open to backgrounds in Agriculture, Construction, Commercial Vehicles, or Automotive.

Responsibilities

• Service a client base across the North West areas focusing on forklift trucks.
• Report to the Service Manager for efficient servicing of equipment.
• Collaborate with the engineering team for high customer service levels.
• Develop knowledge of the company's customer base and represent appropriately.
• Occasionally attend the workshop and be on-call.

Skills

Strong understanding of hydraulics

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job Description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established, expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new field-based forklift service engineer to service their client base across the North West. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift engineer or an individual from another background interested in a new role.

Responsibilities

1. Servicing a client base across the North West areas with a focus on servicing a fleet of forklift trucks
2. Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
3. Working alongside the rest of the engineering team to maintain a high level of customer service
4. Developing a knowledge of the company’s customer base and representing the company appropriately when attending customer sites
5. Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on call

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have a strong background in engineering within the Material Handling industry, but this is not essential. They would also be open to candidates with backgrounds in Agriculture, Construction, Commercial Vehicles, or Automotive.

The company prefers candidates with a strong understanding of hydraulics and the ability to work independently. The role is based in the North West, as most customers are located in this region, with some requirements further afield.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £36.5k (dependent on experience)
• Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
• Company Van
• Paid door to door
• 24 days + Bank Holidays
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Pension Scheme

About the Company

Operating for over 40 years, the company designs, manufactures, and supplies a range of specialist vehicles. A pioneer within the industry, they have grown steadily since inception and are known for providing robust solutions across the UK, Europe, and internationally. With a global reach, they aim to expand their presence in the coming years.