Field Service Engineer / Forklift Engineer - Yate - Up to £40,000 + Overtime + Van - 40 Hours/Week
Are you a Forklift Engineer, Field Service Technician, HGV/Plant Engineer, or Materials Handling Engineer looking for a role where your skills are truly valued? If you take pride in diagnosing faults and fixing machines properly the first time, this is the role for you.
We're hiring a Field Service Engineer covering Yate and surrounding areas, working on forklifts, lift trucks, and other materials handling equipment. You'll have the freedom to work independently, manage your own day, and deliver high-quality service to customers.
No micromanagement. No pointless workshop time. Just proper engineering.
What You'll Be Doing
Fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts, counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, and pallet trucks
Servicing, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown support
Keeping both customer and company machines fully operational
Working independently across Newcastle and nearby sites
Completing job reports and communicating clearly with customersWhat You'll Need
Technical background in forklifts, lift trucks, plant, HGVs, or similar materials handling equipment
Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Service Technician, Field Engineer, or Mobile Engineer
Ability to work safely and independently
Professional, customer-focused approachWhat You'll Get
Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
40-hour working week with overtime opportunities
Company van + tools provided
Ongoing training and development
Autonomy to manage your day and get the job doneIdeal if you've worked as a:
Forklift Engineer / Lift Truck Technician
Field Service Engineer / Mobile Engineer
Plant / HGV Engineer
Materials Handling Technician
Experience with counterbalance, reach, pallet, or order picking trucksINDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.
Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy