Service Engineer - North West

Alecto Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to join a fast-growing service team in the North West, covering a mix of materials handling equipment and agricultural machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience in service engineering, a strong understanding of hydraulics and diagnostics, and NVQ Level 3 qualification. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 plus overtime, a fully equipped company vehicle, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Overtime pay

Manufacturer training

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Forklift Technician, or Agricultural Engineer.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, engines, electrics, and diagnostics.
• Full UK driving licence and a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklifts, tractors, telehandlers, loaders, and plant machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Attend customer sites for reactive breakdowns and planned maintenance.

Skills

Service Engineer experience

Understanding of hydraulics

Experience with diagnostics

Knowledge of electrics

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant, Agri, HGV, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer / Field Engineer / Plant Fitter - Forklifts & Agricultural Machinery

North West (Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Warrington, Wigan, Blackburn)

£40,000 + Overtime + Company Van + Excellent Benefits

Opportunity

Join a fast-growing service team covering the North West region, working on a mix of materials handling equipment and agricultural machinery - everything from counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers to tractors, loaders, and powered access equipment.

You'll be carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and breakdown repairs for customers across manufacturing, logistics, construction, and agriculture sectors.

What’s On Offer

• £40,000 basic salary
• Overtime at enhanced rates - realistic earnings £50K+
• Fully equipped company vehicle
• Manufacturer training and technical support
• Tools, uniform, tablet, and all expenses covered
• A company that values its engineers and offers long-term career progression

Day-to-Day

• Service, maintain and repair forklifts, tractors, telehandlers, loaders, and plant machinery
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
• Attend customer sites for reactive breakdowns and planned maintenance
• Deliver great customer service and represent the brand professionally

What You'll Need

• Experience as a Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Forklift Technician, or Agricultural Engineer
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, engines, electrics, and diagnostics
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant, Agri, HGV, or Mechanical Engineering
• Full UK driving licence and a positive, can-do attitude

If you're ready to join a business that rewards your skill, respects your time, and gives you the freedom to do your best work, click "Apply Now" and let's have a confidential chat.

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, please forward your CV to [contact unavailable] immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call [phone number removed] and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy