Job Description:

Service Engineer

Forklift & Warehouse Equipment

Location: North West
Role type: Field-based

A well-established material handling company supplying and supporting forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to a wide range of customers is looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join its team.

This role is primarily field based, with some on-site work, and involves maintaining and servicing a fleet of trucks across the North West.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned servicing and maintenance on a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment across customer sites throughout the North West.

This is a servicing-focused role, with no breakdown call-outs or repair work required initially. It would suit a hands-on engineer looking to build their experience within the materials handling industry, with full training and support provided to develop their skills across fault-finding, repairs, maintenance and breakdown work as they progress.

You will be responsible for:

• Servicing and carrying out routine maintenance on a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment
• Working on a variety of equipment including electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet and reach trucks
• Completing planned maintenance and inspections to a high standard
• Carrying out basic checks and identifying any issues requiring further attention
• Representing the company professionally at customer sites
• Managing your workload independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety
• Working closely with experienced engineers and the wider service team to develop your technical knowledge

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Hands-on engineering experience
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship, ideally within mechanical engineering, automotive, plant or a similar discipline
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn and develop within the materials handling industry
• Able to work independently in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence

Highly Desirable:

• Previous experience working with forklift trucks, plant, agricultural or similar equipment
• Experience with Still or Linde equipment
• LOLER Certification
• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic or mechanical systems

Training

• Full training and ongoing support will be provided
• Manufacturer or product training available
• Opportunity to develop from a servicing-focused role into a wider Field Service Engineer position, gaining experience in fault-finding, repairs, maintenance and breakdowns
• Development within the business is encouraged, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer at the start of their career

Package & Benefits

• £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
• Door-to-door pay
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half or double time
• Company van
• Phone and laptop provided
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Overtime available

Tools

• Engineers are required to supply their own basic tools
• All personal tools are fully insured by the company
• Specialist tools will be provided by the company

If you’re interested in this position, please contact Alex Connolly on (phone number removed).

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