Field Service Engineer / Forklift Mechanic

Role: Field Service Engineer / Forklift Mechanic
Location: Basildon, Essex (accepting applications from surrounding areas)
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE
Hours: 07:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday, 16.00 finish Friday (49 hour week)
Job type: Full time, Permanent
The Company:
Interaction Technical have partnered with an expanding family-owned business operating within the forklift supplier and repair industry on their search for an experienced Field Service Engineer / Forklift Mechanic to join their growing team. Our client has been established for nearly 50 years and are now at a stage of growth where they are looking to add an engineer to the team. If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer / Forklift Mechanic looking for a new opportunity in and around the Essex area, please click apply now!
The Package:
· Salary between £40,000-£50,000 salary dependent of experience
· Company van & fuel card + limited personal use with van
· 28 days holiday - Inclusive of public holidays
· Overtime paid @ 1.5x Saturdays
· Pension scheme
· Medical scheme
· Company uniform provided
The Role:
· Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on forklift and plant machinery.
· Collaborate with customers surrounding the lifting and handling products.
· The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
· Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
· Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
The Requirements:
· Previous experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
· Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience (advantageous)
· Previous experience working in the Forklift, Plant, HGV and/or Agricultural industries (advantageous)
· Experience working with engines and batteries (advantageous)
· Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
· Full UK Drivers License
Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael on , or email
Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future
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