Company: Interaction Recruitment
Location: Leicester Forest East
Job Description:
Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £35,000-£39,000 (OTE £45,000+)
Hours: Mon‑Fri, 08:00‑17:00 + Overtime (1.5x)
Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
About the Role
Join a leading material handling company as a Mobile Forklift Engineer. You’ll diagnose faults, service, and repair forklift and plant machinery at customer sites across the region.
What’s on Offer
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays (32 total)
- Paid travel time (door‑to‑door)
- Overtime always available at 1.5x
- Company van & fuel card (private use allowed)
- Pension scheme
- Full training & development
- All expenses covered
- Excellent earning potential & career progression
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical faults on forklifts and plant equipment
- Perform servicing and emergency breakdown repairs
- Work independently at customer sites and maintain accurate documentation
- Travel to various locations for repairs and maintenance
Requirements
- Experience in forklift or plant machinery repair (essential)
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge
- Familiarity with engines and batteries
- NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
- Full UK driving licence
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Posted: June 6th, 2026