At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair forklifts while building strong customer relationships.
- Company: Join a rapidly expanding Material Handling specialist that values its engineers.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid travel, overtime opportunities, 24 days holiday, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Full UK Driving Licence needed; engineering qualifications are a plus.
- Why this job: Gain autonomy and excellent career progression in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Forklift or Plant Engineering and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location:
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
Benefits: Paid Door-to-Door Travel + Rate
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Interaction Technical are proud to be working with a well-established and rapidly expanding Material Handling specialist to recruit an experienced Field Service Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationwide business that invests heavily in its engineers, offers genuine career progression, and provides outstanding earning potential through paid travel and consistent overtime opportunities.
If you're an experienced Forklift or Plant Engineer looking for greater autonomy, excellent benefits, and a company that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
- Paid door-to-door travel
- Company van and fuel card (personal use included within reason)
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (32 days total)
- Overtime rate
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
- Pension scheme
- All travel expenses covered
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment across customer sites throughout your area.
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
- Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and associated equipment
- Completing service and repair documentation accurately
- Building strong relationships with customers and providing excellent service
- Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider engineering team
Previous experience working within the Forklift, Plant or Material Handling industries is required, along with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills. Experience working with engines, batteries and mobile plant equipment is essential, as is the ability to work independently in a field-based environment. Engineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent are advantageous. A full UK Driving Licence is also required.
This is more than just another engineering position. You'll be joining a company that genuinely invests in its people, provides continuous training and development, and rewards hard work with excellent earning potential and long-term career opportunities.
Whether you're currently working on forklifts, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, powered access equipment or similar machinery, this role could be the ideal next step in your engineering career.
Field Service Engineer Forklift Training in Northampton employer: Interaction - Northampton
Interaction Technical is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Field Service Engineers in the Material Handling sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including paid door-to-door travel, and a culture that values expertise and autonomy, this company provides a rewarding career path with ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
