At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform on-site maintenance and repairs on UK Forks machinery to ensure top performance.
- Company: Join UK Forks, a leader in the material handling industry with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension scheme, tool hire, and discounts on brands you love.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Basic mechanical skills, valid driving licence, and a self-motivated attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Introduction
An exciting new opportunity for a Field Servicing Engineer has become available for an experienced engineer to join our busy UK Forks engineering team.
This is a site‑based role that ensures preventative and routine maintenance is regularly carried out on UK Forks plant machinery.
Planned servicing increases reliability and life span of components, resulting in fewer breakdowns for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out site service and inspection on all UK Forks products and attachments to manufacturers’ standards.
- Perform basic machinery repairs on site that are health and safety critical.
- Work to UK Forks and manufacturer specifications to ensure products are maintained to the highest standard.
- Manage time to maximise productivity and complete planned work assigned by the service desk within allocated hours.
- Maintain stock levels weekly to ensure all required parts are available for planned maintenance.
- Follow instructions and fit parts for planned servicing and maintenance.
- Be flexible and willing to work additional hours when working out of area.
- Travel for training or field support roles, including overnight stays, as required.
- Report to the service desk and area controller daily, completing PDA/Tablet data with photos.
- Manage waste by removing all waste from customer sites and disposing it at the UK Forks depot in the correct locations.
- Carry out any other duties considered within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the business when required by management.
- What We’re Looking For
- Basic mechanical and electrical engineering skills related to all UK Forks products.
- Experience maintaining and servicing all UK Forks products and attachments.
- Ability to carry out vehicle checks to identify possible failures or hazards.
- Strong stock and parts management skills.
- Valid driving licence.
- Proficient use of PDA/Tablet.
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
- Capacity to learn new skills and information quickly.
- Flexible attitude towards working additional hours when required.
- Willingness to travel for training or field support, including overnight stays.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet commitments.
- A team‑oriented approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to challenges.
- What We Can Offer You
- Salary sacrifice pension.
- 25 days holiday (increases with service), plus bank holidays and an extra day to be taken in the month of your birthday.
- Additional holiday purchase scheme.
- Free tool hire.
- Life assurance cover 3× salary.
- Share save scheme.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Recommend a friend scheme.
- Learning & development with structured in‑house training and external training where required.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Long‑service recognition.
- My VP discounts on thousands of well‑known brands.
- Discounts on HP products.
- EE mobile contract discount offers.
- Gym discounts.
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Virtual GP Service.
- Will writing & funeral concierge service.
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining.
- All benefits are managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight.
- A Little Bit About Us
UK Forks, a division of VP plc, is a renowned leader in the UK’s material handling industry.
Founded in 1954, UK Forks specialises in telescopic handlers and tracked access platforms hire.
Our focus on reliability, service and tailored solutions has made us a trusted partner for customers across the country.
We operate a centralised call centre, strategically positioned distribution centres and a fleet of HGV trucks to deliver equipment swiftly.
Our mobile service engineers keep equipment in top condition, minimising downtime and maintaining customer satisfaction.
UK Forks is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and hiring based on experience and skills.
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