Field Engineer

Briggs Equipment Group; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling solutions provider in Motherwell seeks a Field Engineer to join their team. The role involves attending customer sites, assessing needs, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and experience in machinery like forklift trucks. The position offers a base salary of up to £36,934, with opportunity for overtime, benefits, and career development within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Overtime pay (x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday)

Vehicle available for private use

Contributory pension scheme

Profitshare bonus

Health scheme (Paycare and eyecare)

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Technical qualification relevant to field engineering.
• Experience with forklift trucks or similar machinery is essential.
• Knowledge of safety standards and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to assess job scope and agree on priorities.
• Communicate with customers to clarify expected work and costs.
• Identify root causes of breakdown and source parts effectively.
• Ensure all work meets engineering standards.

Skills

Relevant technical qualification

Previous experience within a similar role

Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage and prioritise workload

Job description

Opportunity: Field Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £36,934+ Overtime available, door to door payments and optional call out

Company: Northern Forklifts

Hours Monday – Friday. 40 hours a week

Location: Motherwell and surrounding areas.

About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management.

Northern Forklifts, part of the Briggs Group, is recognised as one of Scotland’s leading providers of material handling solutions. By listening closely to our customers, we allow their needs to shape our approach. Through strong partnerships, we deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions that improve efficiency and create lasting value.

We have a new opportunity for a Field Engineer to join our friendly and supportive engineering team. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in forklift trucks, car, vehicle, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs, passenger vehicles, or similar machinery.

In the role you will be:

• Attending customer sites to assess job scope, agree on priorities, and ensure safe working practices.
• Communicating with the controller and customer to clarify expected work, timelines, and costs.
• Quickly identifying root causes of breakdowns and source parts cost-effectively, using technical support if needed.
• Ensuring all work meets engineering standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspecting and testing work throughout to confirm safety and performance before handover.
• Flagging any additional work required, especially if chargeable, to maximise revenue and keep the customer informed.
• Accurately complete job documentation and obtain all required customer approvals.
• Reporting safety issues or improvements as necessary.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Relevant technical qualification
• Previous experience within a similar role
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload

What you can expect from us:

• A base salary up to £36,934 pa based on a 40-hour working week
• Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday
• Vehicle is available for private use if desired (tax to be paid)
• Future development and career opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Profitshare bonus based on business performance
• Paycare and eyecare health scheme
• High street discounts

What’s next

If you are interested in joining The Briggs Group, then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch.

Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.