Forklift Service Engineer£35000 - £38000/annum Training and Career Development
Bournemouth, Dorset
Exciting Career Opportunity Field Service Engineer | Bournemouth, Southampton & Salisbury
We are recruiting on behalf of aglobal manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse equipmentwho is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join their team. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. Youll work across a wide range of productsfrom agile pallet trucks to robust counterbalance machines, very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated solutions.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Choice of 40-hour or 45-hour working week (Monday to Friday)
* Shift premiums and overtime opportunities (time & a half, double time, some bank holidays)
* 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Employee discount and incentive schemes
* Full induction and world-class technical training
* Long-term career development and progression opportunities
* Full forklift licence provided
* Laptop, phone, specialist tools, and PPE supplied
* Paid travel door-to-door with average 30-minute customer travel
* Company van and fuel card, with option for private use
Role & Responsibilities:
* Diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring equipment operates efficiently
* Conduct preventative maintenance checks
* Travel to customer sites to service forklifts and material handling equipment
* Build strong customer relationships while delivering exceptional technical support
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, or similar role
* Experience with plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is desirable
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
* Comfortable using IT equipment for record-keeping and ordering
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If youre looking for a hands-on role with excellent training, development, and career progression in the material handling industry, this is the opportunity for you.
Please apply today or contact Oliver Cole @ Smart Search Technical
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