Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established, expanding material handling dealer looking to recruit a new forklift service engineer to service their client base across Cumbria. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift engineer interested in a new role.  Responsibilities Servicing a client base across Cumbria with a focus on servicing forklift trucks Fixing and servicing other related material handling & specialist equipment to include side-loaders and pallet trucks Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way when visiting customer sites Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on callRequirements  The company have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background due to the requirements of the role. You will ideally have worked with material handling products before with a strong technical knowledge of the various brands and models. You will be able to work well on your own with your own initiative and have good customer-facing skills. In terms of location, you will need to be based within commutable distance of Carlisle. Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £40,000 depending on experience) Overtime opportunity paid time and a half Paid door to door Company van + fuel card 25 days holiday + statutory  Competitive pension scheme Phone & laptopThe Company  The company are a nationwide dealer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Although a relatively new company, they have grown very quickly and are continuing to expand. Whilst they’re a dealer of a number of industrial forklift brands, they also supply other material handling products