Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)
Colchester Territory
Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available
£31,000 - £39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen
Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel (paid to commuting) + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers
Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a local field based role offering comprehensive on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.
The Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.
The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in and around Colchester. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.
The Service Engineer Role in Brief:
*Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
*Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
*Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
*Spares placed in van overnight
The Service Engineer Required:
*Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
*Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
*Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
Field Service Engineer
Luton Bennett
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 19 days
Colchester, Essex CO3 3LJ, England

£31,000 - £39,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Service Engineer position is available in Colchester, offering a starting salary between £31,000 and £39,000 depending on the chosen contract.
- Candidates should have experience in plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or automotive sectors, with a preference for those holding a level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- The role involves field-based work, performing planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts and associated machinery without extensive travel requirements.
- Employees will benefit from paid door-to-door travel, overtime opportunities, a fully expensed van for personal use, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and holiday.
- This position is ideal for vehicle technicians seeking to transition into the forklift industry, as the company provides extensive on-the-job training.