At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair electric forklift trucks at customer sites.
- Company: Established materials handling business with a focus on work-life balance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, unlimited overtime, company van, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Monday to Friday role with minimal overnight stays.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent earning potential with flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Experience with forklift trucks and strong electrical fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33500 - 33500 £ per year.
Location: Bedford / Milton Keynes / Oxford Area
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 Basic + Excellent Overtime
We're looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing materials handling business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with strong fault-finding skills, particularly on electric forklift trucks, who is looking for a role with excellent earning potential and a great work-life balance.
The Role
- You'll be responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of forklift trucks at customer sites across the Bedford, Milton Keynes and Oxford region.
- The fleet is predominantly electric, so we're looking for someone with a solid electrical bias and the ability to diagnose and repair electrical faults confidently.
Responsibilities
- Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks at customer sites.
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Complete breakdown repairs efficiently to minimise customer downtime.
- Accurately complete service documentation.
- Deliver excellent customer service while representing the business professionally.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience servicing and repairing forklift trucks.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good mechanical knowledge.
- Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Based within the Bedford, Milton Keynes or Oxford area.
Package
- £32,000 – £35,000 basic salary
- Paid door-to-door
- Unlimited overtime paid at 1.5x
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Mobile phone
- Laptop
- Company pension
- 32 days holiday
- Private medical insurance
Work-Life Balance
- Monday to Friday role
- No weekend work
- Overnight stays are extremely rare
If you're an experienced forklift engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent benefits, strong earning potential and a supportive employer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
If you are interested in this position, please contact Alex Connolly on (phone number removed)
