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Field Service Engineer Hydraulics


Company : Candidate Source for Jobsworth Recruitment Halesowen Commercial


Location : Basildon, England


Created : 2026-03-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer Forklifts Location: South, Devon, Cornwall etc Salary: Up to 36,000 per annum + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Industry: Material Handling / Forklifts / Plant Equipment About the Role: We are seeking a reliable and experienced Field Service Engineer to join a well-established material handling company. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment across customer sites in the South Key Responsibilities: Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of forklift trucks (diesel, LPG, and electric). Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and breakdown response. Attend customer sites across the South of the country region. Provide high levels of customer service and technical support. Maintain service records and complete job reports accurately and promptly. Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health 'safety standards. Required Experience & Skills: Previous experience as a field service engineer , forklift engineer , or in a similar mechanical/electrical maintenance role. Strong knowledge of material handling equipment , plant machinery, or HGV/automotive engineering. Familiarity with hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical systems. Full UK driving licence (essential). Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills. Good communication and customer service skills. Desirable Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. FLT or forklift certification (advantageous, not essential). Package Includes: Basic salary up to 32,000 per annum (DOE) Overtime available (OTE 36,00040,000+) Company van + fuel card Tools, uniform, and PPE provided Mobile phone/tablet for job management Pension scheme 22 days holiday + bank holidays Ongoing training and development Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Occasional overtime and on-call work as required Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Flexitime Work Location: In person