Field Service Engineer – Forklifts
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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 recruit an experienced mobile forklift repair engineer. The client supplies handling and access solutions across the UK.
The Package
* 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
* Door‑to‑door paid
* Full training and development in electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
* Opportunity to advance 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 site
* Excellent earning potential with scope to progress internally
The Duties
* Accurately diagnose faults, service and perform emergency repairs of plant and forklift machinery
* Collaborate with customers regarding plant, lifting and handling products
* Work independently at customer sites and coordinate with colleagues to ensure proper documentation and solution delivery
* Actively travel to sites to carry out repairs and devise solutions
* Work on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
The Requirements
* Previous experience in plant or forklift industries (essential)
* Experience with hydraulics and mechanical/electrical capabilities (essential)
* Experience with engines and batteries (essential)
* Electrical and/or mechanical fault‑finding, repair & service experience
* Relevant qualifications: NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
* Full UK driving licence
Contact
Interaction Recruitment – Reegan, 07696 154727
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