Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Overtime at 1.5x + Bonus Scheme
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week, 30-min unpaid lunch)
Travel: All travel time paid
Are you an experienced Forklift Engineer or a mechanically skilled professional looking to transfer your expertise into a thriving sector? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established material handling company seeking a Field-Based Forklift Engineer to join their growing team in the Ipswich area. You'll work from home and travel to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair of various forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
You'll be supported by a dedicated Service Controller who will manage your daily workload through a bespoke electronic job system. With uncapped overtime paid at 1.5x and a performance-based bonus scheme, this is a fantastic opportunity for skilled engineers seeking stability, development, and great earning potential.
Field Service Engineer Key Responsibilities
Carry out routine servicing, repairs, and diagnostics on a range of forklifts and material handling equipment
Ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard in line with manufacturer guidelines
Accurately record all job details and activities on the company’s digital job management system
Maintain a strong focus on health and safety and best workshop practices
Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong working relationships on siteField Service Engineer Requirements
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Minimum 3 years' experience within the material handling or related mechanical/electrical industries
City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
Strong diagnostic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical fault-finding skills
Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements
GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Committed to ongoing professional development Field Service Engineer Benefits
Competitive salary (£33,000 - £40,000) based on experience
Uncapped overtime paid at time and a half
Company-branded van and fuel card
All travel time paid
Company pension scheme
Performance-based bonus scheme
Tools, uniform, and PPE providedAs an employer, our client has an exceptional reputation for providing the best training and also employee benefits packages in the industry. So if you feel you have the necessary to fulfil the above role then please do not hesitate to apply and I will be in touch to discuss further
Consultant - Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Reference: 27092
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Head of Business, General Manager, Dealer Principal, General Sales Manager, New Car Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager, Dealership Accountant, Financial Controller, Aftersales Manager, Service Manager, Centre Manager, Sales Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Bodyshop Director, Bodyshop Manager.
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments