Material Handling Engineer

NEOS Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering specialist in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Mobile Service Engineer to join its field service team. You will perform maintenance, service, and repairs on forklifts and material handling equipment. Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 2 / 3 and proven experience in the field. A competitive salary ranging from £41,000 to £42,000, along with overtime opportunities and comprehensive training, is offered. This role provides genuine career progression.

Benefits

Company van, tools, and equipment provided

IMI High Voltage (HV) training

Door-to-door pay

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently.
• Interest in continuous technical development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on equipment.
• Support breakdown callouts and complete service reports.

Skills

Proven experience with forklift or material handling equipment

Strong mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Forklifts, Agricultural, Heavy Plant

Job description

Mobile Service Engineer – Forklift / Material Handling

Location : Essex & surrounding areas

Salary / Bonuses

£41,000-42,000 + Overtime (x1.5 / x2) + Van + Call Out Allowance (£150 / week optional)

• £2,000 salary increase in January, with a further rise in April

Neos Engineering are partnered with a leading specialist in forklifts, material handling and reach stackers, who are seeking a skilled Mobile Service Engineer to join their growing field service team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that truly invests in its engineers, offering excellent earning potential, structured training, and genuine career progression.

The Role

As a Mobile Service Engineer, you will carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs across a wide range of forklift and material handling equipment. Working field-based within an hour of your home location, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, supporting breakdown callouts when required, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include

• Servicing and repairing forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Supporting breakdowns and optional callout rota.
• Completing accurate service reports and job documentation.
• Representing the company professionally on customer sites.

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong mechanical background and an interest in continuous technical development.

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience with forklift or material handling equipment.
• Must have NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Forklifts, Agricultural, Heavy Plant
• Strong mechanical knowledge (diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions).
• Electrical knowledge – electrical bias highly desirable.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The Benefits

• £41,000-42,000 basic salary (rising in January and April).
• Door-to-door pay.
• Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2.
• Company van, tools, and equipment provided.
• Optional callout rota (£150 / week retainer + callout pay).
• IMI High Voltage (HV) training + ongoing manufacturer training.
• Specialist technical development on new technologies, including electric equipment.
• Genuine career progression with structured development.