Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Field Service Engineer £30,000 - £45,000(DOE) 08:00 – 17:00 Monday - Friday (40hr per week) plus overtime (Overtime at 1.5 Monday to Saturday and double time Sundays and Bank Holidays.) Wokingham PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY The Company: Our client, a family-owned business supplying FLT trucks, is seeking a Field Services Engineer to join their team in Wokingham, Berkshire. With carefully chosen equipment ranges, strategically placed engineers, and a commitment to recruiting and training the best in the industry, they believe their people are their most valuable asset. If you believe you have what it takes to provide the best services for their customers, we would love to hear from you! Benefits * Payment door-to-door * Overtime availability * Up to 34 days holiday entitlement (including all Bank Holidays) * Company pension scheme – company contributory. * Company van - available for private use if desired. * Fuel card, mobile phone, PDA, laptop, uniform and PPE plus any special tools and equipment for the job. * Product training given by the manufacturer and in-house training. * Forklift training and any specialist training will be given. * UKMH Thorough Examination Training given to qualifying candidates. Job Responsibilities: * Reporting directly to the service controller, you will be required to travel to customers sites (primarily throughout the South East of England) carrying out servicing, breakdowns and repair work to mechanical handling equipment in a time and cost-effective manner. * Diagnosing faults and required repairs and liaising with the customer and the service department as to the most efficient and cost-effective solution to keep the customers operation running smoothly. * Maintaining and developing good working relationships with customers and existing staff is a key to our business model. Technical Knowledge / Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years working within on Forklift Trucks to include electrical & mechanical experience is preferred. * Mechanical handling repair and service background (or associated industries). * Previous experience and qualifications from a similar role will be considered. * Practical experience in electrical mechanical engineering. * Armed Forces background considered Skills: * Able to work in a customer facing role. * Ability to diagnose and resolve faults. * Have a positive attitude and be a team player. * Good attention to detail. * Be customer focused. * You must hold a full UK driving license. * Computer literate. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This role is being advertised by Kenect Professional, which is a trading name of Kenect Recruitment Ltd, who are acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy