Mobile Field Service Engineer – Heavy Equipment & Diagnostics

Kalmar; Shrewsbury; On-site; Full time

Job description

Field Service Engineer - join our Talent Pool

At Kalmar, we move goods in critical supply chains around the world. As a forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero‑emission future.

We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Our work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

Field Service Engineers handle maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on Kalmar and third‑party equipment, ensuring peak performance through inspections and routine upkeep. They provide exceptional customer service with detailed reports and technical advice, making a real impact while maintaining a safe work environment.

By joining our Field Service Talent Pool, you place yourself at the front of the line for future opportunities across our UK network. When a role opens near you, you’ll be the first person we call.

What we offer you

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your expertise, plus fantastic benefits including a salary‑sacrifice pension, life assurance, retail savings, discounts and more.
• Generous Overtime: Overtime rates starting at time and a half.
• Work‑Life Balance: A 40‑hour working week (including travel time to and from home), 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), additional leave for long service, and the option to purchase extra days.
• State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment: Work with the latest high‑spec mobile workshop tools and technology, including a fully equipped mobile van and mobile phone.
• Career Development: Access to excellent training and development opportunities to future‑proof your skills.
• World‑Class Support: Full technical and R&D assistance from a leading global manufacturer.

Become part of our global network of 1,400+ service engineers, driving sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide. If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you!

What you bring to the role

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Skills: Expertise in heavy plant or material handling equipment, with multi‑skilled proficiency in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Technical Abilities: Proven experience in fault finding and diagnostics, including CANBUS systems and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Experience: Previous work in a similar role, ideally with Kalmar products.
• Adaptability: A head for heights and a readiness to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Want Kalmar to be part of your future?

Don’t wait for a specific vacancy to appear. If you're ready to drive sustainable solutions and make an impact, we want to hear from you today.

Apply Now to join our Talent Pool

It is a requirement of this role that you can prove your right to work in the UK. This can be done with a UK or Irish passport, a share code or eligible immigration documents. Unfortunately, there are no sponsorship opportunities for this role.

If you are interested, please email [e-mail] for more information.

About Kalmar: Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry‑shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company’s sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com