Field Service Engineer (Specialist Forklifts)

Job Description:

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a provider of specialist material handling equipment who are seeking a new Field Engineer to service their client base across the East and South Midlands. The position requires an individual with experience in either Material Handling, Agriculture, Construction or similar, looking to move into a new role with a well-established company. With a competitive package this is a great opportunity to work for a stable & innovative provider of specialist forklift truck products.

 Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of material handling equipment to include specialist forklift trucks
• Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently 
• Working alongside the rest of the engineering team to maintain a high level of customer service
• Developing a knowledge of the company’s customer base and representing the company in the right manner when attending customer site

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have a strong background in engineering within the Material Handling industry but this is not essential. They would also be open to candidates with backgrounds in Agriculture, Construction, Commercial Vehicles or Automotive. The company have a preference for candidates that have a strong understanding of hydraulics and are able to work well on their own initiative. In terms of location, you will be based within  Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Wolverhampton, Coventry or Northamptonshire since the customers are based in this region with some requirements further afield.

Benefits

• Basic of up to £37k depending on experience (based on a 45hr week)
• Company Vehicle
• Bonus Opportunity
• 25 days + Bank Holidays (increasing with time served)
• Healthcare Scheme + Dental & Opticians Care 
• Life Insurance

The Company

Our client is a provider of a specialist product range of material handling equipment. Having been established as a UK entity for over 20 years, the organisation supplies predominantly the timber, metal and plastic industries with a number of applications, including an electric product. Operating as an SME in the UK, the company promotes a team ethos and provides numerous benefits to its people. Due to continuous market growth, the company are now seeking a new Field Service Engineer to join the team and work on a national basis.