Mobile Vehicle Technician

Luton Bennett; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

Fuel Card

Pension 6% Employer and 4% Employee

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Job summary

Luton Bennett is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Mobile Vehicle Technician/Mechanic/Forklifts) to service forklifts and related equipment from a home base, covering Reading & Guildford. The role offers two salary bands (up to £37,000 or up to £42,000) with standard 40–45 hour weeks, paid travel, and overtime opportunities.

Based from home, you will perform PPM and breakdown on a range of materials handling equipment with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment.
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Vehicle technicians/motor trade background also suitable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service basis.
• Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment.
• Spares placed in van overnight.

Skills

Mobile vehicle tech

Forklift experience

Automotive mechanic

HGV experience

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Mobile Vehicle Technician/Mechanic/Forklifts)

Reading & Guildford

Up to £37,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 8am to 4.30pm or

Up to £42,000 Monday to Friday 45 Hours a Week, 7am to 4.30pm

• Paid Door to Door Travel
• Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0
• Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use)
• Fuel Card
• 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension
• Training Package
• 25 Days Holiday
• Bank Holidays
• IT Equipment
• Uniform and Washed Weekly
• Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Field Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks.

The Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for candidates who have worked on cars, plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. If you are a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic looking for a change of industry and like the idea of being mobile role this role could really appeal.

Part of a team, you'll be based from home carrying out PPM and breakdown on a range of forklifts, typically an hour maximum from your home location. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Field Service Engineer Role in Brief:

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
• Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
• Spares placed in van overnight

The Field Service Engineer Required:

• Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject