Forklift Field Service Engineer - West Yorkshire

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

Tools insured by company

25 days holiday

Overtime

Job summary

We are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain, and repair materials handling equipment across customer sites in West Yorkshire. The role focuses on electric forklifts, with gas and diesel equipment also involved. It is field-based, customer-facing, with no overnight stays required, and a supportive team environment.

Starting salary £34,320 rising to £36,400 on probation, with overtime. Full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, company van and fuel card provided, 25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in field service roles or similar engineering positions.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
• Experience with materials handling equipment and forklifts.
• Experience with electric forklifts is advantageous.
• LOLER certification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair materials handling equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs on forklifts and related equipment.
• Work primarily on electric forklifts, plus gas/diesel equipment as needed.
• Attend customer sites for scheduled servicing and breakdown work.
• Complete preventative maintenance and ensure safe, efficient operation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Forklift experience

Field service experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent working

Health & safety awareness

Education

Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship

LOLER certification desirable

Job description

We are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain, and repair materials handling equipment across customer sites in West Yorkshire. The role focuses on electric forklifts, with gas and diesel equipment also involved. It is field-based, customer-facing, with no overnight stays required, and a supportive team environment.

Starting salary £34,320 rising to £36,400 on probation, with overtime. Full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, company van and fuel card provided, 25 days holiday