Field Service Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Technician to service, maintain, and fault-diagnose electric trucks and battery-powered handling equipment across customer sites in Manchester.

The role is field-based, may require overnight stays, and involves van stock management, reporting, and building strong customer relationships. A technical degree or relevant certification, English literacy, and a full driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven field service experience.
• Electrical background with mechanical experience.
• Experience with material handling, lifting products and electric trucks.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment.
• Full and clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintenance of electric trucks and lifting equipment.
• Advanced fault finding and diagnostics.
• Provide timely and detailed service reports.
• Follow all company procedures and protocols.
• Van stock management.
• Cooperate with the technical team and share information across the organisation.
• Comprehend customer requirements and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Perform LOLER and thorough examinations.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical background

Mechanical engineering

Auto electrical engineering

AC/DC motors knowledge

Driving licence

Flexible / overnight work

English literacy

Education

Technical degree or relevant certification

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and carrying out fault diagnostics on a range of electrically powered equipment, including EV trucks and battery-powered handling equipment. This role is field-based and may occasionally require overnight stays.

We are particularly interested in speaking with engineers based in Romford and surrounding areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintenance of electric trucks and lifting equipment


• Advanced fault finding and diagnostics


• Provide timely and detailed service reports


• Follow all company procedures and protocols


• Van stock management


• Cooperate with the technical team and share information across the organisation


• Comprehend customer requirements and provide appropriate recommendations


• Perform LOLER and thorough examinations


• Build and maintain positive customer relationships

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven field service experience


• Electrical background with mechanical experience


• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering or auto electrical engineering, including material handling, lifting products, and electric trucks


• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment


• English literacy


• Ability to work flexible hours and away from home when required


• Full and clean driving licence


• Technical degree or relevant certification


• Knowledge of both AC and DC motors

Location: Manchester

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 + Overtime