Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Location: Aldridge / West Midlands
Basic Salary: Up to £34,000
Benefits: Door to Door pay, Company vehicle and fuel card
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs
We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established business based in Aldridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer, ideally with a background working on forklift trucks or similar material handling equipment, to join a growing team. The role will primarily focus on planned servicing and preventative maintenance, rather than complex breakdown work. You will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements and general maintenance checks, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.
Your responsibilities will include servicing of forklifts:
- Safety inspection- brakes, steering, horn, lights, seat belt, warning devices and emergency systems.
- Hydraulics- checking hydraulic oil, hoses, cylinders, leaks and lifting performance.
- Mast and forks- inspecting forks for wear/cracks, mast chains, rollers, carriage and lifting mechanism.
- Engine/battery- checking engine fluids and filters on diesel/LPG models, or battery condition, charging and connections on electric forklifts.
- Tyres/wheels- checking tyre condition, pressure and wheel components.
- Lubrication- greasing moving parts and pivot points.
- Fluid levels- engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission fluid, etc., depending on the forklift.
- Adjustments and minor repairs- tightening, replacing worn consumables and correcting faults found during the service.
- Service report- recording what was checked, any defects found and work carried out.
Experience you will need:
- Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer
- Ideally, experience working with forklift trucks / material handling equipment
- Mechanical engineering or maintenance experience
- Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
- Full UK driving licence
- Good customer service and communication skills
- A professional and reliable approach to your work
Your Package:
Basic Salary: Up to £34,000
OTE: £34,000+
Hours: 40 hours per week, door-to-door
Benefits:
- Company vehicle
- Company tools and equipment
- Ongoing training and development
- Local field-based work
- Opportunity to join an established and growing business
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing holiday entitlement to 28 days from Jan 2027, then 30 from Jan 2028)
- 5% pension contribution, private medical cover after service
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Forklift Service Engineer - Aldridge in Darlaston employer: Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Join a respected independent specialist in Industrial Door Systems, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and technical development. With a competitive salary, personal use of a company van, and a local patch ensuring no nights away from home, this role offers a perfect balance of work and life. The company values its employees, providing opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
