Service Engineer

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Phone and laptop provided

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Job summary

SER (Staffing) Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain a fleet of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment across customer sites throughout the North West. This role is field-based with on-site work and full training provided.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on engineering experience, an engineering qualification or apprenticeship, and a full UK driving licence. Training will develop fault-finding, repairs and maintenance skills in a materials handling environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience essential.
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, automotive, plant or similar.
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and carrying out routine maintenance on forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
• Work on equipment including electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet and reach trucks.
• Carry out planned maintenance and inspections to high standards.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Driving licence

Independent field-based work

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

LOLER Certification

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 your experience within the materials handling industry, with full training and support provided to develop your 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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