FLT Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Devizes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Statutory pension

Strong focus on training and personal/

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join the West division. You will commission, service and maintain a range of equipment and plant on customer sites, working independently to diagnose faults and carry out repairs.

You will manage service procedures, build strong customer relationships and support the wider service team, ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld. Training and development opportunities are offered within a supportive, family-style business.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Knowledge of forklift trucks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible, supportive and team focused
• Courteous, friendly and tactful

Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain and service equipment and plant machinery
• Repair, maintain and service forklift trucks
• Diagnose faults and repair/replace defective parts
• Request parts via PDA
• Report to the Service Co ordinator for scheduled work
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Follow all service procedures and site Health & Safety requirements
• Uphold company quality, compliance and operational standards
• Pursue ongoing personal development and attend training as required
• Support additional duties as needed to meet business objectives

Skills

Strong numeracy

Excellent communication

Team player

Problem solving

Flexible

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDA systems

Protean

Forklift trucks

Job description

A fast paced and growing equipment solutions business is looking for experienced Field Service Engineers to support their West division. You'll be joining a long established, family run organisation with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and employee care. Equipped with modern, fully fitted service vehicles, you'll be responsible for commissioning, maintaining and servicing a wide range of equipment and plant machinery out in the field.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll deliver professional, efficient and safe maintenance services across materials handling and plant equipment. You'll work independently on customer sites, diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and ensure machinery is operating at peak performance. You'll also follow established service procedures, maintain strong customer relationships and support the wider service team.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain and service equipment and plant machinery
• Repair, maintain and service forklift trucks
• Diagnose faults and repair/replace defective parts
• Request parts via PDA
• Report to the Service Co ordinator for scheduled work
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Follow all service procedures and site Health & Safety requirements
• Uphold company quality, compliance and operational standards
• Pursue ongoing personal development and attend training as required
• Support additional duties as needed to meet business objectives

Essential Competencies

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Knowledge of forklift trucks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible, supportive and team focused
• Courteous, friendly and tactful

Desirable Competencies

• Experience in materials handling or similar industries
• Working knowledge of PDA systems and Protean
• Knowledge of mechanical machinery

Personal Qualities

• Personable and presentable
• Strong problem solving ability
• Good customer service skills
• Team player with excellent attention to detail

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Statutory pension
• Strong focus on training and development - your progression is in your hands
• On site small gym
• Dog friendly office (for office based staff)
• A Christmas turkey - continuing a long standing family tradition