Job Description
Are you a Forklift Engineer, Field Service Technician, HGV/Plant Engineer, or Materials Handling Engineer looking for a role where your skills are truly valued? If you take pride in diagnosing faults and fixing machines properly the first time, this is the role for you.
We're hiring a Field Service Engineer covering Medway and surrounding areas, working on forklifts, lift trucks, and other materials handling equipment. You'll have the freedom to work independently, manage your own day, and deliver high-quality service to customers.
No micromanagement. No pointless workshop time. Just proper engineering.
What You'll Be Doing
- Fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts, counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, and pallet trucks
- Servicing, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown support
- Keeping both customer and company machines fully operational
- Working independently across Newcastle and nearby sites
- Completing job reports and communicating clearly with customers
What You'll Need
- Technical background in forklifts, lift trucks, plant, HGVs, or similar materials handling equipment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Service Technician, Field Engineer, or Mobile Engineer
- Ability to work safely and independently
- Professional, customer-focused approach
What You'll Get
- Salary up to 40,000 (depending on experience)
- 40-hour working week with overtime opportunities
- Company van + tools provided
- Ongoing training and development
- Autonomy to manage your day and get the job done
Ideal if you've worked as a:
- Forklift Engineer / Lift Truck Technician
- Field Service Engineer / Mobile Engineer
- Plant / HGV Engineer
- Materials Handling Technician
- Experience with counterbalance, reach, pallet, or order picking trucks
INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.
Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
