Field Service Engineer (Specialist Material Handling)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An international supplier of heavy machinery is seeking a field-based engineer to service their equipment across Colchester, Essex, and Kent. The role includes servicing straddle carriers and forklift trucks, requiring strong hydraulics knowledge and NVQ level 3. With a competitive salary of up to £38.5k, overtime opportunities, and additional benefits such as a company van and pension, this position is ideal for experienced candidates prepared for physical demands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime paid time and a half

Company van

Paid door-to-door

Competitive pension

Qualifications

• Experience from a crane or forklift truck background preferred.
• Open to candidates from plant, powered access, and related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of heavy material handling equipment.
• Reporting to the Service Manager for efficient servicing.

Skills

Strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience

Ability to read schematic drawings

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with an international supplier of heavy material handling equipment who are looking to employ a new field-based engineer to service their client base across Colchester, Essex and Kent.With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced field engineer interested in a new role.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of heavy material handling equipment to include straddle carriers
• Servicing forklift trucks & other material handling equipment
• Developing a knowledge of a wide variety of equipment within a technically developing fleet
• Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
• Working alongside the site-based engineering team

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual from a crane or forklift truck background but this is not essential. The company are open to considering candidates from other backgrounds including plant, powered access and other related sectors provided you have a strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience and an NVQ level 3. You will be efficient in reading schematic drawings and be ready to get to grips with new, complex equipment. The role is physically demanding and requires the individual to be prepared for this. In terms of location, you will need to be within commutable distance of either Colchester, Essex or Kent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £38.5kdepending on experience)
• Overtime paid time and a half
• Company van
• Paid door-to-door
• Competitive pension

The Company

The company are an international manufacturer of container handlers and forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Their products can be seen in terminals, ports and distribution centres worldwide as they have a strong foothold in the market and are continuing to grow. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of specialist handling and construction equipment. With over 5,000 employees globally, they truly operate on an international basis.