Service Engineer

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Phone and laptop provided

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Door-to-door pay

Overtime paid at time and a half or by

Job summary

SER (Staffing) Ltd is seeking a Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and warehouse equipment across the Burton upon Trent/Chesterfield area. This role is primarily field-based with some on-site work.

You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs and complete planned maintenance, while representing the company professionally at customer sites. A company van, phone and laptop are provided, with overtime paid at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on experience with forklift trucks.
• Mechanical engineering background required.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
• Work on electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet and reach trucks.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.
• Complete planned maintenance, inspections and breakdowns at customer sites.

Skills

Forklift trucks experience

Mechanical engineering background

Independent field-based work

Fault-finding skills

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Still equipment

Linde equipment

Job description

Service Engineer

Forklift & Warehouse Equipment

Location: Burton upon Trent / Chesterfield
Role type: On-site & Field-based

A well-established material handling company supplying and supporting forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to a wide range of customers is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its service team.

This role is primarily field based, with some on-site work, and involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of trucks across the Burton upon / Chesterfield area.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment
• Working on a variety of equipment including electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet, and reach trucks
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently and safely
• Completing planned maintenance, inspections and breakdowns
• Representing the company professionally at customer sites
• Managing your workload independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Strong, hands-on experience working with forklift trucks
• Mechanical engineering background
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with Still or Linde equipment
• LOLER Certification
• Multi-skilled mechanical/electrical/hydraulics

Training

• Ongoing training and support is provided
• Manufacturer or product training available to develop skills across a wider range of equipment

Package & Benefits

• £36,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Company van
• Phone and laptop provided
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Door-to-door pay
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half or double time

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Overtime available

Tools

• Engineers are required to supply their own basic tools
• All personal tools are fully insured by the company