Field Service Engineer (Specialist Forklifts)

Alex Hopkirk Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus opportunity

25 days + bank holidays

Healthcare scheme

Life Insurance

Job summary

Alexander James Recruiting is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a provider of specialist material handling equipment. You will service forklift trucks across the North East, with occasional trips to Scotland. A company vehicle is provided and there are bonus opportunities with a healthcare scheme and life insurance.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays apply. The role emphasizes independence, a strong hydraulics background, and a customer-focused approach while working within the North East

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in Material Handling preferred.
• Open to candidates from Agriculture, Construction, Commercial Vehicles or Automotive.
• Good understanding of hydraulics and ability to work on own initiative.
• Based in the North East with occasional travel further afield.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of material handling equipment including specialist forklift trucks across the North East.
• Report to the Service Manager to ensure servicing is carried out efficiently.
• Work with the engineering team to maintain high levels of customer service.
• Develop knowledge of the customer base and represent the company on site.

Skills

Engineering background

Hydraulics knowledge

Job description

Overview

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a provider of specialist material handling equipment who are seeking a new Field Engineer to service their client base across the north of England from the North East with the occasional trip to Scotland. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to get into a new role with a provider of specialist forklift truck products.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of material handling equipment to include specialist forklift trucks across the North East and further afield when required


• 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 site

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 have 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 within the North East area since the customers are based in this region with some requirements further afield.

Benefits

• Basic of up to £40k depending on experience (based on a 45hr week)


• Company vehicle


• Bonus opportunity


• 25 days + bank holidays (increasing with time served)


• Healthcare scheme


• Life Insurance

The Company

Our client is a provider of a specialist product range of material handling equipment. Having been established as a UK entity for over 20 years, the organisation supplies predominantly the timber, metal and plastic industries with a number of applications, including an electric product. Operating as an SME in the UK, the company promotes a team ethos and provides numerous benefits to its people. Due to continuous market growth, the company are now seeking a new Field Service Engineer to join the team and work on a national basis.