Field Service Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established, expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new field-based forklift service engineer to service their client base around the Birmingham and Coventry areas. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced field engineer interested in a new role.  Responsibilities Servicing a client based around the Birmingham and Coventry areas Servicing forklift trucks & other material handling equipment  Fixing other equipment to include plant hire Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way when servicing & repairing forklifts & other equipment Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on call Requirements  The company have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background but this is not essential. The company are open to considering candidates from other backgrounds including plant, powered access, automotive/commercial vehicles or any other related sectors, provided you have strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience. You will be able to work well on your own initiative and have good customer facing skills. Ultimately, the company are after an individual with the right attitude and work ethic. In terms of location you can be based anywhere within the Birmingham (B) or Coventry (CV) postcode areas. Benefits Competitive salary (Up to £35,000 depending on experience) Overtime Opportunity - Paid time and a half Company Van Paid door-to-door 22 days Annual Leave (rising to 25 with each year served) + Bank Holidays The Company  The company are a rapidly growing provider of forklift trucks and various other material handling equipment including sweepers, pallet trucks, service contracts and storage systems. Running for 15 years, the company are highly respected in the West Midlands and have ambitious continued growth plans which will provide the successful engineer the opportunity to grow with the company