Field Service Engineer (Specialist Forklifts)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling is looking for a field-based forklift service engineer in the North West. The role involves servicing clients, representing the company, and working alongside engineering teams, offering a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and company van.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to GBP36.5k

Overtime opportunity paid at time and a half

Company Van

Paid door to door

24 days + Bank Holidays

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in engineering or related fields is preferred.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics is useful.
• Candidates from agriculture, construction, or automotive backgrounds are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of forklift trucks across the North West.
• Working with the service manager to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintaining high customer service standards.

Skills

Hydraulics

Initiative

Customer Service

Education

Engineering background

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

• Servicing a client base across the North West areas with a focus on servicing a fleet of forklift trucks
• Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
• Working alongside the rest of the engineering team to maintain a high level of customer service
• Developing a knowledge of the company's customer base and representing the company in the right manner when attending customer sites
• 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 has a preference for candidates that have a strong understanding of hydraulics and are able to work well on their own initiative. In terms of location, you will be based in the North West since the customers are based in this region with some requirements further afield.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to GBP36.5k (dependent on experience)
• Overtime opportunity paid at time and a half over 40 hours
• Company Van
• Paid door to door
• 24 days + Bank Holidays
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Pension Scheme

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 gone from strength to strength since their inception and are known for providing strong solutions across the UK, Europe, and internationally. With a global reach, they are looking to continue growing their presence in the coming years.

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