Job Description
Job Role: Field Service Engineer (Material Handling)\n Location: Reading, Berkshire (accepting applications from surrounding counties) \n Salary: £39,000 - £44,000 (OTE £50,000+) - paid door to door\n Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.00-17:00 (Overnight stays in the southwest of UK, Greater Bristol) / Friday travelling back to home depot (half day) + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x\n Job Type: Full time, Permanent\n\nAbout the Client:\n\nInteraction Technical has partnered with a well-established, growing Material Handling firm in search of an experienced Mobile Forklift Repair Engineer to join their expanding team. Our client provides handling and access solutions to firms across the UK, with sites spread nationwide.\n\nThe Package:\n\n24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days total)\nDoor to Door Paid\nComprehensive training and development in electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding, and diagnostics\nOvertime available at 1.5x - always available\nPension scheme\n£25 per night allowance (additional £5200 per annum), accommodation and travel paid for\nNo weekend work required\nCompany van, fuel card - includes private use within reason\nAll travel time and expenses paid from home to/from site\nExcellent earning potential with opportunities for internal progression\nKey Duties:\n\nAccurately diagnose faults, service, and perform emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery\nCollaborate with customers regarding plant, lifting, and handling products\nWork independently at customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure proper documentation and solutions\nStay overnight in the South West of the UK – Monday-Thursday, with a half day on Friday\nTravel to sites to repair equipment and create solutions\nWork on engines, batteries, pneumatics, and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs\nRequirements:\n\nPrevious experience in the forklift industry (essential)\nExperience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)\nExperience with engines and batteries (essential)\nElectrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service experience\nRelevant qualifications (NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) advantageous\nFull UK Driver's License\n\nInteraction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.
For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, contact Michael at (phone number removed) or email .\n\nSimilar roles: FLT Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Repair, Forklift Mechanic, Material Handling Engineer, Plant Fitter\n\nThank you for your time. We look forward to speaking with you soon!\n\nINDNH