Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £38,800

Overtime paid at 1.6x Mon–Sat and 2.1x

Company van

Paid door to door

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday rising to 30

Job summary

Alexander James Recruiting is recruiting a Field Service Engineer to service forklifts and other material handling equipment across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. You will perform preventative maintenance, installations and support customers with queries to ensure high service standards.

The role requires a professional appearance, strong customer service, and a background in material handling or closely related fields. A competitive package with benefits is on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling equipment or related fields is preferred.
• Based in Leicestershire, Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire.
• Professional presentation and excellent customer service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing forklifts for businesses around Leicestershire, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and product installations.
• Working on other material handling equipment including pallet trucks and reach trucks as needed.
• Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure servicing is carried out efficiently.
• Coordinating with customers and resolving queries to customer satisfaction.

Skills

Material Handling

Customer service

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established manufacturer of various types of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new field based engineer to work with clients across Leicestershire, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire areas. With a competitive package and a number of other great benefits, this is great opportunity for an experienced Material Handling engineer or a mechanic interested in getting into forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Servicing forklifts for businesses around the Leicestershire, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and product installations
• Working on other material handling equipment to include pallet trucks and reach trucks where necessary
• Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
• Coordinating with the customers, resolving any queries to the customers satisfaction

Requirements

The company have strong preference for an individual with a background in Material Handling however they will also consider applicants from something closely related such as Commercial Vehicles, Automotive, Agriculture or Heavy Plant. It is essential that you present yourself in a professional manner and are able to maintain excellent levels of customer service at all times. In terms of location, you will need to be based in Leicestershire, Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £38,800 (Depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at 1.6 times basic Monday to Saturday and 2.1 times basic Sunday and bank holidays
• Company van
• Paid door to door
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (You are able to purchase and sell holiday) rising to 30

The Company

Part of a wider, global and household name our client is a leading manufacturer of various material handling equipment, consisting mainly of forklift trucks. A proven and well established, premium brand in the sector, they’re well known for developing and producing talented and ambitious individuals who are looking for a long term career. With an unrivalled training scheme, they effectively set themselves apart from others in their sector by focusing on a strategic, solutions based approach to customers.