Field Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Kuta; On-site; GBP 31.000 - 41.000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturer of forklift trucks is seeking a Service Engineer (Field) to perform maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts. This role offers extensive benefits, including paid travel and training opportunities, making it ideal for individuals from various mechanical backgrounds. A level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is preferred, alongside strong mechanical service skills.

Benefits

Paid door to door travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully expensed van

Fuel card

6% employer and 4% employee pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training package

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical service and repair skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on materials handling machinery.
• Provide reactive breakdown coverage within the geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostics

Basic electrical skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Bolton Territory

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

£31,000 - £40,500 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE £40-45K) + Fully Expensed 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

Service Engineer (Field) role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a field based role within a small geographical location offering excellent on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Service Engineer (Field) role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Bolton. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Service Engineer (Field) Role in Brief:

*Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
*Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
*Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
*Spares placed in van overnight

The Person Required:

*Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
*Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
*Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject