Field Service Engineer - Forklift

Field Service Engineer\n

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\n

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.

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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\n

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• Carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on forklift trucks and materials handling equipment.
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• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults efficiently.
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• Complete repairs to a high standard, minimising customer downtime.
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• Attend customer sites across your designated region.
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• Complete service documentation accurately using company systems.
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• Maintain excellent customer relationships and represent the business professionally.
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• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.
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About You\n

To be considered for this role, you must have previous experience servicing, maintaining or repairing forklift trucks or materials handling equipment.

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You'll ideally have experience with:

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• Counterbalance and Reach Trucks
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• Electric, Diesel and LPG Forklift Trucks
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• Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical Fault Finding
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• Mobile Field Service or Workshop Engineering
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Applicants from recognised materials handling manufacturers or dealerships are highly encouraged to apply.

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You should also:

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• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
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• Be confident working independently in a customer-facing environment.
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• Have strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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• Be organised, reliable and committed to delivering excellent service.
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Package\n

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• £16.50 per hour
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• Rising to £17.50 per hour following successful probation
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• New performance bonus scheme with additional earning potential based on completed site visits
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• Company Van
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• Company Mobile Phone
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• Ongoing Training & Development
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• Overtime Opportunities
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• Permanent, Full-Time Position
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If you're an experienced Field Service Engineer with a background in forklift trucks or materials handling equipment and are looking to join a business that rewards performance and invests in its engineers, we'd love to hear from you.

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