Field Service Engineer (Specialist Material Handling)

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

Job summary

A leading equipment service company in Glasgow is seeking a Service Technician to service a fleet of heavy material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hydraulics and pneumatics, an NVQ level 3, and be prepared for a physically demanding role. Competitive salary and benefits including overtime pay, a company van, and a competitive pension plan offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary (up to £38.5k depending on experience)

Overtime paid time and a half

Company van

Paid door-to-door

Competitive pension

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates from a crane or forklift truck background.
• Physically demanding role requiring readiness for complex equipment.

Responsibilities

• Service a fleet of heavy material handling equipment including straddle carriers.
• Work alongside the site-based engineering team.
• Report to the Service Manager on equipment servicing.

Skills

Strong hydraulics experience

Strong pneumatics experience

Ability to read schematic drawings

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

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 a 1 hour commute of Glasgow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £38.5k depending 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 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.