Field Service Engineer; Specialist Material Handling
Job in
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
Alexander James Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with an international supplier of heavy material handling equipment who are looking to employ a new field-based engineer to service their client base around Sheffield and the surrounding areas. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced field engineer interested in a new role.
Responsibilities
Servicing a fleet of heavy material handling equipment to include straddle carriers
Servicing forklift trucks & other material handling equipment
Developing a knowledge of a wide variety of equipment within a technically developing fleet
Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
Working alongside the site-based engineering team Requirements
The company have a preference for an individual from a crane or forklift truck background but this is not essential. The company are open to considering candidates from other backgrounds including plant, powered access and other related sectors provided you have a strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience and an NVQ level 3. You will be efficient in reading schematic drawings and be ready to get to grips with new, complex equipment.
The role is physically demanding and requires the individual to be prepared for this. In terms of location, you will need to be within commutable distance of Sheffield.
Benefits
Competitive salary (up to £38.5k depending on experience)
Overtime paid time and a half
Company van
Paid door-to-door
Competitive pension
The Company
The company are an international manufacturer of container handlers and forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Their products can be seen in terminals, ports and distribution centres worldwide as they have a strong foothold in the market and are continuing to grow. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of specialist handling and construction equipment.
With over 5,000 employees globally, they truly operate on an international basis
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