Field Service Engineer - Forklifts
Job Role: Field Service Engineer – Forklifts
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 base (OTE £45,000+) – paid door to door
Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
The Client
Interaction Technical has partnered with a well‑established, growing Material Handling firm to find an experienced mobile forklift repair engineer. The client provides handling and access solutions to firms across the UK with sites nationwide.
The Package
* 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
* Door to Door Paid
* Full training and development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
* Opportunity to develop and progress long term within the company (leadership and management)
* Overtime available at 1.5×
* Comp van, Fuel Card – includes private use within reason
* All travel time and expenses paid from home to/from site
* A fantastic earning potential with scope to progress internally
The Duties
* Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing, and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
* Collaborate with customers regarding plant, lifting, and handling products.
* Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure proper documentation and solutions.
* Actively travel to sites and perform equipment repairs and create solutions.
* Work on engines, batteries, pneumatics, and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
The Requirements
* Previous experience in the plant or forklift industries (essential).
* Experience with hydraulics, mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential).
* Experience working with engines and batteries (essential).
* Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience.
* Relevant qualifications (NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) – advantageous.
* Full UK Driver’s License.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Repair and Maintenance
Contact
Interaction Recruitment – For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Reegan at 07696154727.
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