Field Service Technician

DCS Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to service and maintain electric-powered vehicles and lifting equipment. Candidates should possess field service experience with an electrical bias and a relevant technical qualification. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, company vehicle, and benefits including paid travel and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Paid door-to-door travel

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company vehicle

Mobile phone & iPad provided

Qualifications

• Proven field service experience with an electrical bias.
• Confident with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs (AC & DC motors).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair electric-powered trucks and lifting equipment.
• Provide detailed service reports and manage van stock.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Mechanical and auto-electrical engineering

Customer relationship management

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

Field Service Technician - Electric Powered Vehicles / Equipment

£35,000 per year

Chelmsford - Area

DCS Engineering, a specialist recruitment agency, is working with a leading company in the North West who are looking to expand their team with an experienced Field Service Technician.

This role involves servicing, maintaining, and diagnosing faults on a wide range of small electric vehicles and lifting equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and repair electric‑powered trucks, lifting equipment, and small electric vehicles (12v - 96v systems)
• Advanced fault finding and diagnostics (field and workshop based)
• Provide detailed service reports and follow service protocols
• Manage van stock and collaborate with the technical team
• Carry out LOLER & thorough examinations where required
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships

Requirements

• Proven field service experience with an electrical bias
• Strong background in mechanical and auto‑electrical engineering
• Confident with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs (AC & DC motors)
• Relevant technical qualification or hands‑on experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel and stay away occasionally

Package

• Salary up to £35,000 (negotiable, with overtime at time and a half)
• Monday-Thursday: 7am-4pm, Friday: 7am-1pm
• Paid door‑to‑door travel
• £10 per day lunch allowance
• Company vehicle
• Mobile phone & iPad provided
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension & Death in Service cover
• Company credit card for work‑related expenses

If you are interested please apply and Max Carr from DCS Engineering will be in touch.

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