Forklift Field Service Engineer - Full Time
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Position Overview & Specifications
Forklift Field Service Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire
As a result of a thriving partnership with the leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, C&D Fork Trucks Ltd is looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment. The engineer is required to join the Field Service team in completing jobs in Hertfordshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, North London & surrounding areas.
In this role, you will be servicing forklifts on clients' sites for a variety of industries. Troubleshooting, repairing forklifts, and completing detailed reports on the status of the job.
The Job
- Service, maintenance and repair of a variety of forklift truck brands and models as well as other warehouse equipment
- Undertaking Thorough Examination and certification of forklift trucks
- Working to a planned schedule of jobs at various customers premises
- Receiving and responding to breakdowns; quickly troubleshooting and repairing machines on site
- Responsibility for accurately ordering spare parts and controlling your van stock
- Following safety procedures, ensuring safe working practices at all times
- Using specialised software to complete detailed reports on the status of each job
- Providing a best-in-class experience to customers, liaising on fault finding and resolution, being polite at all times
- From time to time undertaking other workshop duties
The Person:
- Ideally based in the Hertfordshire area
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience as an automotive technician (VW/Audi), servicing, repairing or maintaining materials handling equipment (MHE), construction plant, agricultural machinery or power access equipment (MEWP) or forklift trucks
- Basic electrical knowledge would be a benefit
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
The Package:
- Salary: dependent on experience
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- NEST Pension scheme
- Overtime paid at higher rates
- Company Van, Mobile Phone/PDA
- Manufacturer Training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Forklift Field Service Engineer - Full Time roles across C&D Fork Trucks Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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