Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Job Information

Industry Material Handling
Sector Service/Engineering
Location Yorkshire
Package £28K - 32K
+ Company van
Reference JB-491

Job Description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a national dealer of a leading forklift product that are looking to bring on a new Field Service Engineer to cover West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. With a competitive basic salary and great earning potential through bonus opportunity and overtime, this is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to get into a new role or industry with progression potential.

Responsibilities

  • Servicing a client base across West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas with a focus on servicing forklift trucks
  • Fixing and servicing other, related material handling & specialist equipment to include side-loaders and industrial cleaning equipment
  • Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way when visiting customer sites
  • Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on call

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual with experience within the Material Handling industry, however this isn’t essential. They would also be interested in speaking with candidates with a background in plant hire, powered access, commercial vehicles or other industries with a strong hydraulics/mechanical or diagnostics focus. Another option the company would consider would be a recently qualified engineer looking to get into something long term and building a career. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in West Yorkshire.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (up to £32k depending on experience)
  • Aftersales commission (roughly £2k-£3k per year)
  • Company Van
  • Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
  • Paid door to door
  • 23 days holiday + statutory 

The Company

The company are a national provider of a leading forklift product. Part of a larger group, and having operated for over 50 years, the business has gone from strength to strength. The company also offer racking solutions, warehouse safety products and a variety of industrial cleaning equipment meaning they are able to offer complete solutions to their customers.