Field Service Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling) in Coulsdon

Field Service Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling) Location: Croydon, Greater London (Applications welcome from Croydon, Sutton, Purley, Caterham, Bromley, Mitcham, Wimbledon, Redhill and surrounding areas) Salary: £37,(Apply online only) - £42,(Apply online only) Basic + Overtime (OTE £50,(Apply online only) - £65,(Apply online only)+) Benefits: Company Van | Fuel Card | Paid Door-to-Door Travel | Manufacturer Training Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, 1.5 HOURS BREAK (40 Hours) Contract: Permanent Join a Leading Material Handling Specialist Interaction Recruitment is partnering with a leading materials handling company to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering Croydon and the surrounding South London and Surrey region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. Offering continuous manufacturer training, clear progression opportunities, paid travel and strong overtime availability, this role provides long-term career stability and exceptional earning potential. Whether you're currently maintaining forklift trucks or working within plant, agricultural, powered access, HGV, commercial vehicle or automotive sectors, this could be the ideal next step in your engineering career. What's on Offer? Paid door-to-door travel Fully equipped company van Fuel card provided Personal use of company vehicle (subject to policy) 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Ongoing manufacturer and industry-recognised training Career progression opportunities Regular overtime paid at enhanced rates Work-from-home field-based position Long-term stability with a growing national business Excellent earning potential through overtime Overtime & Earning Potential Engineers regularly increase their annual earnings through available overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate. Based on a £37,(Apply online only) Basic Salary 5 Hours Overtime Per Week @ 1.5x Approx. Additional Earnings: £6,500 per year Total Earnings: £43,500+ 10 Hours Overtime Per Week @ 1.5x Approx. Additional Earnings: £13,(Apply online only) per year Total Earnings: £50,(Apply online only)+ 15 Hours Overtime Per Week @ 1.5x Approx. Additional Earnings: £19,500 per year Total Earnings: £56,500+ Based on a £42,(Apply online only) Basic Salary 5 Hours Overtime Per Week @ 1.5x Approx. Additional Earnings: £7,400 per year Total Earnings: £49,400+ 10 Hours Overtime Per Week @ 1.5x Approx. Additional Earnings: £14,800 per year Total Earnings: £56,800+ 15 Hours Overtime Per Week @ 1.5x Approx. Additional Earnings: £22,200 per year Total Earnings: £64,200+ The Role As a Field Service Engineer, you will work from home attending customer sites throughout your designated territory, carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs on a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. Key Responsibilities Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment. Diagnose and rectify electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults. Attend breakdowns and carry out reactive repairs. Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Repair diesel, petrol, LPG and electric-powered equipment. Complete service reports and documentation accurately. Manage your workload and territory efficiently. Deliver high levels of customer service. Build long-term relationships with customers through professionalism and technical expertise. Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety legislation. Training & Development This business is committed to developing its engineers and regularly invests in manufacturer-led and industry-recognised training. Training opportunities include: Manufacturer-accredited forklift training Advanced diagnostics and fault-finding Electrical systems training Hydraulic systems training Battery and charging technology courses Health & Safety certifications Senior Engineer development programmes Leadership and management training Whether you're already an experienced Forklift Engineer or transferring from another engineering sector, a structured training plan will support your long-term progression. About You We're keen to speak with engineers who have experience servicing, maintaining or repairing mobile machinery and equipment. Suitable Backgrounds Forklift Engineer Plant Fitter Plant Engineer Agricultural Engineer Powered Access Engineer HGV Technician Construction Equipment Engineer Vehicle Technician Mobile Engineer Field Service Engineer Essential Requirements Strong mechanical fault-finding skills. Good hydraulic and electrical knowledge. Experience working on engines and mobile machinery. Ability to work independently. Strong customer-facing and communication skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded employer that offers more than just a competitive salary. You'll receive continuous training, industry-leading support, genuine career progression, a fully equipped company van and the opportunity to earn £50,(Apply online only)-£65,(Apply online only)+ through overtime. If you're looking for a long-term engineering role with stability, development and excellent earning potential, we'd like to hear from you. Apply Today Reegan Turney (phone number removed) (url removed) Keywords: Forklift Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, Construction Equipment Engineer, HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Material Handling Engineer, Mobile Service Technician, Forklift Technician. INDTE