JC45 – Field Service Engineer
Location – Leeds/Doncaster
Salary – Up to £29,000 DOE
Overview:
First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our client to recruit a Field Service Engineer in the Leeds/Doncaster area.
The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for servicing and repairing forklift trucks at designated customer and our clients material handling limited (DGMH) locations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing, repairing and servicing forklift trucks at designated locations with minimal supervision, in a safe and economic manner, employing such skills and knowledge as required at minimum cost to the Company.
- Ensuring all repairs carried out are reported in writing, together with parts used and time taken, on a Company service/maintenance report.
- Examining fork trucks and reporting verbally or in writing regarding their condition.
- Ensuring any Company tools and equipment issued are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
- Ensuring the Company vehicle (service van) is kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Ensuring safe working practices are always observed while observing all health and safety regulations applicable at customer locations.
- Reporting any defective tools or equipment to the Branch Manager immediately.
- Maintaining good contact with all designated customers whilst acting in the best interests of the Company.
Skills and Experience:
- The job holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
- Mechanical knowledge on material handling equipment is essential.
- Fully skilled Fork Truck Lift Fitter.
- Ability to work on diesel, LPG and electronic systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently to a high standard, with a great degree of care.
- Applicants from Ex-Military candidates are encouraged.
In return our client offers:
- Core hours: 07.30 - 17.00hrs, Monday to Friday.
- Annual leave - 33 days, including 1 day for your birthday and the chance to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Pension Scheme.
- Bonus/Commission Schemes.
- Life Assurance.
- Yearly health checks/screenings.
- Well-being team.
- Seasonal gifts.