Field Service Engineer - South

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Crown Lift Trucks Ltd has been a recognised leader in the material handling industry since the 1960s, delivering high‑quality electric lift trucks and dedicated customer service across the UK.

• Carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in a safe, professional, and cost‑effective manner, maintaining detailed documentation of all work in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.
• Work to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at client premises, ensuring van stock is monitored and sufficient for daily maintenance.
• Inspect and monitor the safety of repaired and maintained trucks.
• Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisition and parts paperwork within required timescales.
• Take responsibility for all equipment and tooling (including van, laptop, tablet, etc.) and ensure it is in a safe condition for the type of work being undertaken.
• Work to strict planned schedules and deadlines.

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in fault‑finding and repair.
• Educated with the ability to achieve a grade C in English and Maths at GCSE.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements in a workshop setting.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and solution‑driven.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Consultation and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to cope with diverse post requirements.
• Highly motivated and resilient under pressure.
• Positive, personable, and optimistic with a can‑do attitude.

• Recent and relevant experience in the forklift truck service environment.
• Engineering qualification.

• Hours of Work:
  Monday to Friday – 08:00 am to 16:30 pm with 30‑minute lunch.
• Company Vehicle:
  Company van and fuel card provided with option for private use (subject to tax regulations).
• Holidays: 25 days holiday.
• Pension:
  Company pension plan.

• Company van plus fuel card – private use of company vehicle (subject to tax regulations)
• Company pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Door‑to‑door payment
• Support with tooling
• Excellent discount scheme with access to major UK brand perks
• Tell Us Health

For more information or to apply, please contact Karen Callander at 07711 368 935 or

Alternatively, email the recruitment team at  or call 01256 300211.