Forklift Field Service Engineer / Materials Handling Technician - Tyne & Wear Looking for your next hands on engineering role with a great salary and your own van? We're recruiting skilled forklift engineers and service technicians to join a fast-paced field service team in Tyne & Wear. Earn up to £38,000, work independently on customer sites, and get your own company van. A clean driving licence is essential. Why this role? Every day is different, you could be diagnosing a fault one morning and completing an emergency repair the next. Your work keeps machinery running safely and efficiently, helping customers keep their operations moving. What you'll be doing: * Inspecting, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment. * Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults. * Working safely and independently on customer sites, maintaining strong relationships. * Completing accurate service documentation. * Supporting both customer-owned and company machinery to ensure maximum uptime. What we're looking for: * Experience in materials handling, industrial machinery, or a similar technical role. * Experience repairing plant machinery, forklifts, materials handling, powered access etc. * Expertise across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. * Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude. * Ability to work independently and safely on customer sites. * Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset. * Clean driving licence. Alternate job titles you could be known as: * Forklift Service Technician * Mobile Maintenance Engineer * Field Service Mechanic Perks & Benefits: * Salary up to £38,000 * Company van provided * Ongoing training to develop your technical skills * Career progression in a hands-on engineering role * Competitive benefits package Take control of your career, enjoy a great salary, your own van, and a role that challenges and rewards you every day. Apply now! INDHP 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