Field Service Engineer

Recruit4staff; Pennsylvania; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established material handling solutions provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. This role involves attending customer sites to perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical service experience, excellent fault-finding skills, and effective communication abilities. With a permanent position offering competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a company van, this is a fantastic chance to grow within a dynamic industry. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company van with personal use allowed

Travel paid door to door

Company pension

£15,000 insurance cover on your tools

£100 call out bonus

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance work.
• Electrical engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software faults.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical service and maintenance experience

Excellent fault finding and troubleshooting ability

Strong knowledge of forklift trucks and material handling equipment

Good ICT skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

C&G/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Driving licence

Tools

PDA

Specialist tools

Laptop

Phone

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established material handling solutions provider in their search for a Field Service Engineer to work in Carlisle

Job Role: Attending customer sites to deliver servicing, maintenance and repairs on a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. The role includes diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and software faults while supporting customers with aftersales technical assistance. You will complete both planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown response tasks. Accurate documentation and communication will be key in providing a high standard of service.

Job Details:

• Pay: Up to £36,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 8:30am - 5pm
• Duration: Permanent
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates (x1.5 and x2)
• £100 call out bonus
• Travel paid door to door
• Company pension
• £15,000 insurance cover on your tools
• PDA, phone, laptop and specialist tools provided
• Company van with personal use allowed
• Strong knowledge of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
• Excellent fault finding and troubleshooting ability
• Mechanical and electrical service and maintenance experience
• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance work
• Good ICT skills with strong written and verbal communication

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Electrical engineering experience
• Experience with Pyroban rated trucks
• Experience working with Still manufactured material handling equipment

Essential Qualifications:

• C&G/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Driving licence

Desired Qualifications:

• Pyroban (ATEX) rated trucks qualification
• FLT licence
• Electrical Engineering qualifications

Commutable From: Carlisle, Penrith, Wigton, Keswick, Brampton, Langholm, Dumfries

Similar Job Titles: Field Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Workshop Engineer, Workshop Technician, Mobile Engineer

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.