Field Service Engineer (Specialist Material Handling)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime paid time and a half

Company van

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Warehouse Automation Specialist to service heavy material handling equipment. Candidates with crane or forklift backgrounds are preferred, but those with strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience are also encouraged to apply. This full-time position comes with a competitive salary and benefits. Located in the United Kingdom, candidates should be within a commutable distance of Colchester or Kent.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing heavy material handling equipment.
• Background in crane or forklift trucks preferred but not essential.
• Physical stamina for demanding work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Service a fleet of heavy material handling equipment.
• Report to the Service Manager for efficient servicing.
• Work closely with the site-based engineering team.

Skills

Strong hydraulics experience

Pneumatics experience

Ability to read schematic drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Automation, Material Handling & Racking & Storage Engineering/Technical Specialist across the UK, Europe & North America.

Package – £36,000 - £41,800 basic (Dependent on experience) + Overtime Opportunity + Company Van + Door-to-Door

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 £41.8k depending on experience)
• Overtime paid time and a half
• Company van

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 centers 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.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Engineering Services, Repair and Maintenance, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing