At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair forklift trucks while ensuring top-notch customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join a growing materials handling business that values its engineers.
- Benefits: Earn £16.50 per hour, with potential to rise to £17.50 plus bonuses and a company van.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and a dynamic work environment with great career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping essential equipment running smoothly for customers.
- Qualifications: Experience with forklift trucks and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Location: West Yorkshire (Field-Based)
Salary: £16.50 per hour, rising to £17.50 per hour upon successful completion of probation.
Benefits: Company Van | Bonus Scheme | Overtime Available | Permanent Position
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing materials handling business. Working across a regional customer base, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and materials handling equipment, ensuring customers receive a first-class service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its engineers, offering a competitive hourly rate, company vehicle, and a new performance-based bonus scheme, providing the opportunity to earn additional income based on completed site visits.
The Role
- Carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on forklift trucks and materials handling equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults efficiently.
- Complete repairs to a high standard, minimising customer downtime.
- Attend customer sites across your designated region.
- Complete service documentation accurately using company systems.
- Maintain excellent customer relationships and represent the business professionally.
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have previous experience servicing, maintaining or repairing forklift trucks or materials handling equipment. You'll ideally have experience with:
- Counterbalance and Reach Trucks
- Electric, Diesel and LPG Forklift Trucks
- Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical Fault Finding
- Mobile Field Service or Workshop Engineering
Applicants from recognised materials handling manufacturers or dealerships are highly encouraged to apply. You should also:
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
- Be confident working independently in a customer-facing environment.
- Have strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Be organised, reliable and committed to delivering excellent service.
Package
- £16.50 per hour
- Rising to £17.50 per hour following successful probation
- New performance bonus scheme with additional earning potential based on completed site visits
- Company Van
- Company Mobile Phone
- Ongoing Training
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