Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Location:

Taunton, Somerset – covering the M5 corridor Salary:
Up to £37,000 DOE  Overtime Type:
Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer looking for a role where you can work independently, visit different customer sites and get stuck into hands-on repairs? We're looking for a Field Service Engineer to join an established engineering business, supporting customers across the region. The role is ideally suited to someone based along the M5 corridor , particularly around Taunton , as there is plenty of travel involved.

About the Role You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and material-handling equipment at customer sites. You'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs and preventative maintenance and make sure equipment is left safe and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair equipment Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance Fault-find and rectify mechanical and electrical issues Ensure machinery is safe and operational before leaving site Liaise directly with customers regarding repairs and additional work Maintain tools, spare parts and equipment in your company van Complete service reports and job documentation Work independently while keeping the service team updated Attend relevant training when required About You We're interested in engineers with experience working on forklifts, plant, agricultural machinery, material-handling equipment or similar mobile machinery .

You should be:
Experienced in mechanical and/or electrical engineering Comfortable fault-finding and carrying out repairs Confident working independently at customer sites Customer-focused with good communication skills Organised and able to manage your own workload Willing to travel as part of the role Forklift or material-handling experience would be highly advantageous , but relevant experience with similar machinery will also be considered. What's on Offer?

Salary up to £37,000 DOE Plenty of overtime available 8 Hour Shifts Start work from home Permanent, full-time position Company vehicle and tools Training and development opportunities Varied field-based work Opportunity to work with a range of customers and equipment Location The main base is Melksham, Wiltshire , with regular travel to customer sites. Candidates based along the M5 corridor are particularly encouraged to apply, with Taunton and surrounding areas being ideal.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer or similar and are interested in finding out more, click Apply or contact Kirk at Pertemps Engineering & Technical, Bristol .