Field Service Engineer - Forklifts

Horner Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Forklift Engineer to maintain and repair forklifts in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and be experienced in servicing various forklift types. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, with additional benefits including a pension and overtime pay.

Benefits

Pension

Overtime – Time and a half

Paid door to door travel

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications related to the Forklift industry.
• Experience with heavy goods or plant machinery.
• Able to perform repairs on forklift components.

Responsibilities

• Repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
• Inspect and quote repairs to customers.
• Service LPG, diesel, and electric forklift trucks.

Skills

Good customer facing skills

Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Holds a valid UK driving licence

Able to work unsupervised

Education

City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a relevant field

Job description

As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will act as a key member of the team by keeping our client’s forklifts in smooth working order. You will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Position Requirements:

• Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components
• Repairing hydraulic valves and rams
• Repairing final drive and gearbox components
• Repairing engines and components
• Inspecting and providing quotes to customers regarding repairs, in close liaison with the Service Manager
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
• Responsible for servicing LPG, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, and with a view to preventative maintenance
• Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional, and conforms to current legislation
• Changing the oil, filters, etc as necessary.
• To carry out Thorough Examinations pending qualifications
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer
• Responsible for completing a partial or full strip-down of LPG, diesel or electric forklift trucks
• Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers
• Complete a battery survey and report on it as required
• Responsible for time entry, job reporting, parts requests and customer sign off using a tablet
• Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary

Education/Qualifications:

City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification

Skills & Experience:

• Good customer facing skills
• Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive
• Holds a valid UK driving licence
• If relevant, to hold a valid permit to work in the UK
• Able to work unsupervised as required

Package:

• £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Pension
• Overtime – Time and a half
• Paid door to door to include all travel to and from client sites