Field Service Engineer; Forklifts

Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Location:

Bedford, Bedfordshire   
Salary: £36,000 - £44,000 Basic Salary | OTE £45,000-£50,000+

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
Benefits:
Paid Door-to-Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5x Rate
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Ready to Join a Growing Industry Leader?

Interaction Technical are proud to be working with a well-established and rapidly expanding Material Handling specialist to recruit an experienced Field Service Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationwide business that invests heavily in its engineers, offers genuine career progression, and provides outstanding earning potential through paid travel and consistent overtime opportunities.

If you're an experienced Forklift or Plant Engineer looking for greater autonomy, excellent benefits, and a company that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for You?

£36,000 - £39,000 basic salary
OTE £45,000+ with overtime regularly available
Paid door-to-door travel
Company van and fuel card (personal use included within reason)
24 days holiday plus bank holidays (32 days total)
Overtime paid at 1.5x rate
Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
Pension scheme
All travel expenses covered
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Join a growing and established business with a strong reputation within the industry

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment across customer sites throughout your area.

Key responsibilities include:

Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and associated equipment
Attending breakdowns and carrying out emergency repairs
Completing service and repair documentation accurately
Building strong relationships with customers and providing excellent service
Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider engineering team
Repairing and maintaining engines, batteries, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
What We're Looking For

Previous experience working within the Forklift, Plant or Material Handling industries
Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience working with engines, batteries and mobile plant equipment
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Engineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent are advantageous
Full UK Driving Licence
Why Apply?

This is more than just another engineering position. You'll be joining a company that genuinely invests in its people, provides continuous training and development, and rewards hard work with excellent earning potential and long-term career opportunities.

Whether you're currently working on forklifts, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, powered access equipment or similar machinery, this role could be the ideal next step in your engineering career.

Interested?

For more information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact:

Reegan Turney
T: (phone number removed)
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