Are you a Field Service Engineer, Forklift Engineer, or an Automotive Technician looking for your next move? This Field Service Engineer role within our Material Handling Business Unit covers Brentwood, Harlow, Tilbury and surrounding areas north of the river and outside the M25 east, offering a hands-on opportunity to service and repair forklift trucks across customer sites.
Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks at customer and company locations
Completing detailed service reports including work carried out, parts used, and time taken
Building strong relationships with customers while representing the business professionally
You will come from a forklift, plant, or automotive background and be confident working autonomously in a field-based role. This position suits someone practical, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.
Experience working on forklift trucks, plant equipment, or automotive vehicles
City and Guilds qualification or equivalent in a mechanical discipline
Full UK driving licence is essential
Ability to work on diesel, LPG, and electrical systems
Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental business with over 90 years of heritage, continuing to grow while staying true to the values that shaped our success, now under the ownership of KKR. Our Material Handling Business Unit supports customers with reliable equipment and expert service across the UK.
~ Focus on long-term customer relationships and service excellence
~ Supportive and safety-focused working environment
~24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
This role offers stability and the chance to build your expertise within a well-established engineering environment. You will be trusted to manage your own workload while continuing to develop your technical skills in the field.
Company van and fuel card provided
Ongoing training and development to support your technical growth
Be part of a team that values quality workmanship and reliability
Develop transferable skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
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