Hirecracker
Field Service Engineer
- Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
- 40 hours per week
- Salary up to £40,000 DOE
- If you want any more information, please contact [email protected]
- Home-based, with attachment to the relevant depot.
Throughout your role you will be collaborating with the Service Manager and liaising with Service Controllers to service and repair a variety of equipment at customer sites. This includes forklifts, warehouse equipment, and mobile elevating work platforms.
Field Service Engineer Responsibilities
- Repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
- Repair hydraulic valves and rams.
- Repair final drive and gearbox components.
- Repair engines and related components.
- Inspect equipment and provide customers with repair quotes, working closely with the Service Manager.
- Service LPG, diesel, and electric-powered equipment to a high standard, with a focus on preventative maintenance.
- Replace oil, filters, and other necessary components.
- Perform partial or full strip-downs of LPG, diesel, or electric equipment.
- Check the voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers.
- Complete and report on battery surveys as required.
- Liaise with the Service Manager and Parts Controller as necessary.
Field Service Engineer Requirements:
- City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a relevant field within the materials handling industry, or a similar qualification, or relevant experience in the materials handling or similar industries.
- Strong customer-facing skills.
- Experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly in heavy goods, plant machinery, or automotive sectors.
- Possession of a valid UK driving licence.
- If applicable, must hold a valid permit to work in the UK.
- Ability to work unsupervised when required
To be considered:
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly [email protected]. For further information please call me on 01244 567 976 / 07519 096 443. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.