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Field Service Engineer (Batteries)Greater Manchester / Cheshire 27,000 - 31,000 + VanMake sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Seymour John is supporting an international battery supplier to the Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) sector who seek to recruit a field-based engineer covering the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region. In this role you will report to a Team Leader and work as one of a team of twelve nationally based engineers.The role:Diagnosis and Repair: Identifying and fixing faults for lead-acid batteries.Component Replacement: Replacing critical components like battery plugs, leads, and connectors to prevent safety hazards such as thermal events or acid leaks.Maintenance: Performing scheduled inspections and maintenance to extend battery life and prevent unexpected failures. Topping and Cleaning batteries.Technical Support: Providing customer support and potentially training on proper battery care, and safety protocols.Documentation: Producing accurate service reports.Experience: It is ESSENTIAL that you have previous experience in a similar role working with lead acid / lithium batteries ideally for use within the MHE and FLT sectors.Certifications: Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds).Logistics: A full UK driving license is typically required, as the role involves travelling to customer sites.Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills. xjdpvnf The role will be home based, and the candidate must be able to work on their own initiativeA company vehicle (Ford Transit) and mobile phone are providedBenefits:On call cover (evenings & weekends) on a rotational basisA company vehicle and mobile phone are provided5% pension matched at 5% (The Peoples Pension) salary sacrifice is available.Holiday = 25 days plus Bank HolidaysVan provided Ford TransitSalary is 27k - 31k.Overtime paid at x1 for 2 hours over per day then over 2 hours is x1.5. Saturdays is x1.5Discounted gym membership through Hussle37.5 hour contracted working weekFor further information regarding this role please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.