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Forklift Service Engineer
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Exciting Career Opportunity – Field Service Engineer | Plymouth Area
We are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment who is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join their team. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll work across a wide range of products—from agile pallet trucks to robust counterbalance trucks, very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated solutions.
Benefits include:
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Choice of 40-hour or 45-hour working week (Monday to Friday)
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Shift premiums and overtime opportunities
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25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
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Additional leave based on long service milestones
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Company pension scheme with employer contribution
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Employee discount and incentive schemes
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Full induction and world-class technical training
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Long-term career development and progression opportunities
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Full forklift licence provided
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Laptop, phone, specialist tools, and PPE supplied
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Paid travel “door-to-door” with average 30-minute customer travel
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Company van and fuel card, with option for private use
Role & Responsibilities:
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Diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring equipment operates at peak efficiency
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Conduct preventative maintenance checks
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Travel to customer sites to service forklifts and material handling equipment
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Build strong customer relationships while delivering exceptional technical support
Ideal Candidate:
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Experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, or similar role
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Experience with plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is desirable
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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
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Comfortable using IT equipment for record-keeping and ordering
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
If you’re looking for a hands-on role with excellent training, development, and career progression in the material handling industry, this is the opportunity for you.
Please apply today or contact Oliver Cole @ Smart Search TechnicalBefore You Apply
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