Service Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension scheme

Phone and laptop provided

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service forklift trucks and warehouse equipment across the North West. This role is primarily field-based with some on-site work, delivering planned maintenance across customer sites.

You will gain full training and support to develop fault-finding, repairs, maintenance and potential progression into broader field service roles within materials handling.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the materials handling industry.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and carrying out routine maintenance on forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
• Work on electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet and reach trucks.
• Complete planned maintenance and inspections to a high standard.
• Carry out basic checks and identify issues requiring further attention.
• Represent the company professionally at customer sites.
• Manage workload independently while maintaining safety and workmanship.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Service Engineer

Forklift & Warehouse Equipment

Location: North West
Role type: 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 a Field Service Engineer to join its team.

This role is primarily field based, with some on‑site work, and involves maintaining and servicing a fleet of trucks across the North West.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned servicing and maintenance on a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment across customer sites throughout the North West.

This is a servicing-focused role, with no breakdown call‑outs or repair work required initially. It would suit a hands‑on engineer looking to build their experience within the materials handling industry, with full training and support provided to develop their skills across fault‑finding, repairs, maintenance and breakdown work as they progress.

You will be responsible for:

• Servicing and carrying out routine maintenance on a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment
• Working on a variety of equipment including electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet and reach trucks
• Completing planned maintenance and inspections to a high standard
• Carrying out basic checks and identifying any issues requiring further attention
• Representing the company professionally at customer sites
• Managing your workload independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety
• Working closely with experienced engineers and the wider service team to develop your technical knowledge

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Hands‑on engineering experience
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship, ideally within mechanical engineering, automotive, plant or a similar discipline
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn and develop within the materials handling industry
• Able to work independently in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence

Highly Desirable:

• Previous experience working with forklift trucks, plant, agricultural or similar equipment
• Experience with Still or Linde equipment
• LOLER Certification
• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic or mechanical systems

Training

• Full training and ongoing support will be provided
• Manufacturer or product training available
• Opportunity to develop from a servicing‑focused role into a wider Field Service Engineer position, gaining experience in fault‑finding, repairs, maintenance and breakdowns
• Development within the business is encouraged, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer at the start of their career

Package & Benefits

• £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
• Door‑to‑door pay
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half or double time
• Company van
• Phone and laptop provided
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit

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
• Specialist tools will be provided by the company

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