Field Service Engineer (Forklifts & Material Handling)

Yorkshire Handling LTD; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to join their team in South Yorkshire. The role involves servicing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of material handling equipment. Candidates should have strong technical expertise in hydraulic systems and mechanical engineering, along with a full UK driving license. The package includes a competitive salary starting from £42,000, a company van, attractive pension scheme, and 30 days of holiday. Join a supportive team focused on delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Company van with personal use

Fuel card

Attractive pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Mobile phone and Tablet provided

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic control systems and electrical/mechanical engineering.
• A full, valid UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to manage tasks through service software tablets.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on various vehicles.
• Attend emergency breakdowns to minimize customer downtime.
• Efficiently manage own workload and schedule.

Skills

Technical knowledge of hydraulic control systems

Electrical/mechanical engineering

Problem-solving skills

Customer relationship management

Good computer literacy

Job description

Yorkshire Handling Equipment is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the sales, hire, and maintenance of material handling equipment. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a skilled Service Engineer to join our team. We pride ourselves on our "family feel" culture and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our valued customer base.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to support our service department. You will be responsible for the service, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of equipment, including lithium and lead acid electric counterbalances, LPG and diesel machines, and narrow aisle articulated forklifts, to name a few.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out on-site diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled maintenance on Diesel, LPG, and Electric vehicles.
• Attending emergency breakdowns with a focus on minimizing downtime for customers.
• Managing your own workload and schedule efficiently.
• Building strong relationships with our customers while representing the company in the field.

About You

You are an organised, professional, and friendly individual with a "just ask" mindset. You take pride in your work and are comfortable working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Key Requirements

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of hydraulic control systems and electrical/mechanical engineering (material handling experience is preferred, but multi-skilled site engineers are welcome to apply).
• Driver: A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Tech Savvy: Good computer literacy for managing jobs via our service software tablets.
• Attitude: Ability to work under pressure, solve problems on your own initiative, and maintain excellent attention to detail.

The Package

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package designed to support you:

Salary: Starting from £42,000 per annum

Vehicle: Company van (Personal use included) + Fuel Card

Protection: Attractive pension scheme and Death in Service benefit

Tech: Mobile phone and Tablet provided

Time Off: 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

• Ready to join the family? If you are looking for a new challenge within a stable and growing business, please apply today with your CV.