Forklift Engineer

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling is looking for a Field Service Engineer in Swanscombe, UK. The role involves maintaining and servicing a range of material handling equipment and requires a background in automotive or mechanical engineering. Ideal candidates should possess problem-solving skills and a valid driving license. The position offers permanent benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Overtime available

Permanent company benefits

Paid London Weighting and Dartford Toll

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar engineering role.
• Full driving license required.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Manage and control parts stock.
• Complete service reports and timesheets.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

• Dartford / Grays Join Jungheinrich UK where they offer more than just employment
• it provides a career journey built on innovation, sustainability, and global impact.

From the first point of contact, candidates experience a recruitment process that is smooth, transparent, and inspiring.

Whether applying for roles in engineering, sales, service, or support, individuals join a company that values personal growth and forward-thinking solutions.

We are in the search for Job to join Jungheinrich's dynamic team, based at their sites.

If you have experience in a similar engineering role, you are invited to join Jungheinrich.

In this role you'll :

The successful candidate will visit various client sites in the area in order to carry out servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a wide range of Jungheinrich material handling equipment and forklift trucks.

You will be responsible for the management and control of the parts stock and completing service reports and timesheets.

Additional information : Monday

• Friday 7 : 30am
• 16 : 00pm London Weighting and Dartford Toll paid for Overtime Available Permanent company benefits

Who are we looking for?

This position will be suitable for mechanically and electrical biased engineers from any type of maintenance / service background specifically general automotive technicians, HGV, mobile plant, forklift, or ex forces military vehicle engineers.

Given the nature of the role, the ideal candidate will hold a full driving license and have previous experience in a customer-facing environment.

Additionally, having previously worked unsupervised would be a benefit.

About Jungheinrich

Jungheinrich is a global leader in material handling and intralogistics, with a workforce of over 21,000 employees worldwide.

Established in 1953 in Hamburg, the company has evolved from a small workshop into a pioneer of logistics technology.

From the iconic Ameise pallet truck to advanced automated warehouse systems, Jungheinrich continues to shape the future of intralogistics.

The UK operations benefit from a robust service infrastructure, supported by 6,200 service engineers worldwide and a 24-hour spare parts delivery system.

Whether supporting customers with tailored solutions or contributing to the development of next-generation electric trucks, employees at Jungheinrich UK play a vital role in shaping the future of intralogistics.

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