Details:
- Salary: £36,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Melksham
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We are recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer, Mobile Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter or Hydraulic Engineer to cover Melksham. Applicants must have hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems, strong mechanical repair skills, a Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK. Previous forklift experience is not required, as full product training is provided.
Location: Melksham
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic per annum
Experienced Forklift Engineers: Up to £40,000 basic per annum
OTE: Circa £40,000 + Overtime
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Why Apply?
• Monday to Friday – No Regular Weekend Working
• Company Van Provided
• Circa £40,000 OTE with Overtime Opportunities
• Up to £40,000 Basic for Experienced Forklift Engineers
• 25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays, Rising to 28 Days
• Full Product Training – No Forklift Experience Required
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Cover
• Ongoing Technical Training and Career Progression
• Established National Business
Field Service Engineer Role
• Service, maintain and repair material handling equipment at customer sites
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing
• Attend breakdowns and complete effective repairs
• Inspect hydraulic systems and identify repair requirements
• Complete accurate service reports and job documentation
• Maintain company tools, equipment and van while delivering professional customer service
Field Service Engineer Requirements
• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Crane Engineer or similar
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems is essential
• Strong mechanical fault-finding, servicing and repair skills
• Experience with excavators, diggers, cranes, rollers, sweepers, access equipment or agricultural machinery is advantageous
• Electrical diagnostic experience desirable
• Relevant mechanical or engineering qualification advantageous
• Ability to work independently at customer sites
Forklift experience is not essential. Engineers from plant, agricultural machinery, access equipment and specialist HGV backgrounds with strong hydraulic experience are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you're interested in this Field Service Engineer vacancy covering the West Midlands, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will contact you.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Billy Olivier - Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
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