Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer of Material Handling equipment looking to on-board a new Field Service Engineer to service their client base across the Newcastle and Carlisle areas. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to get into a new company.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a client base across Newcastle/Carlisle with a focus on servicing forklift trucks
• Fixing and servicing other, related material handling & specialist equipment to include side-loaders and industrial cleaning equipment
• Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way when visiting customer sites
• 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 due to the requirements of the role, however this is not essential. They will also consider candidates with a background working within a closely related industry such as plant equipment, automotive, commercial vehicles or similar. You will be able to work well on your own and as part of a team whilst being able to develop your skillset and learn as you go. In terms of location, you will need to be based within either the NE or CA postcode area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (up to £40k)
• Company Van
• Paid door-to-door
• Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
• 25 days holiday + statutory 
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Healthcare

The Company

The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring new on new service engineers to increase market share further.

To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Jakson Barnett on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Alternatively refer to (url removed) for our latest jobs.