Mobile Forklift Field Engineer – Van & Progression

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company pension scheme

23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance – 3x salary

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover Reading and surrounding areas. The role involves servicing, maintenance and repairs at customer sites with a mix of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical work.

Training is available for transferable backgrounds and you will operate within a field-based territory. The package includes a basic salary of £35,000–£40,000 per year, OTE £42,000–£56,500, 40-hour week, and overtime paid at 1.5x.

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift engineer, plant fitter, agricultural technician, marine engineer or similar.
• Previous experience in a Field Service, Mobile Engineer or Engineering role.
• Practical experience working with both hydraulics and electrics is essential.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Completing LOLER inspections and related maintenance
• Attending customer sites to carry out reactive repairs
• Managing your own field-based territory and working independently
• Completing service reports and documentation
• Working with customers to ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard
• Parts delivered to you or at the customer site as required

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Driving licence

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover Reading and surrounding areas. The role involves servicing, maintenance and repairs at customer sites with a mix of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical work.

Training is available for transferable backgrounds and you will operate within a field-based territory. The package includes a basic salary of £35,000–£40,000 per year, OTE £42,000–£56,500, 40-hour week, and overtime paid at 1.5x.