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Field Service Engineer (Specialist Forklifts)
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- Oxford
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £32,000 - £38,000 Per Annum
Job Description
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 across Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift engineer or an individual from another background interested in a new role.
Responsibilities
Servicing a client base across Oxfordshire & the surrounding areas with a focus on servicing a fleet of specialist forklift trucks
Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
Working alongside the rest of the engineering team to maintain a high level of customer service
Developing a knowledge of the company’s customer base and representing the company in the right manner when attending customer site
Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on callRequirements
The successful candidate will ideally have a strong background in engineering within the Material Handling industry, but this is not essential. They would also be open to candidates with backgrounds in Agriculture, Construction, Commercial Vehicles or Automotive. The company have a preference for candidates that have a strong understanding of hydraulics and are able to work well on their own initiative. In terms of location, you will be based in the Oxfordshire or reasonable commutable distance since the customers are based in this region with some requirements further afield.
Benefits
Competitive salary up to £38k (dependent on experience)
Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
Company van
Paid door to door
24 days + bank holidays
Sick pay scheme
Pension schemeThe Company
Operating for over 40 years, the company design, manufacture and supply a range of specialist vehicles. A pioneer within the industry, they have gone from strength to strength since their inception and are known for providing a strong solution across the UK, Europe and internationally. With a global reach they’re looking for their presence to continue to grow over the coming years
Responsibilities
Servicing a client base across Oxfordshire & the surrounding areas with a focus on servicing a fleet of specialist forklift trucks
Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
Working alongside the rest of the engineering team to maintain a high level of customer service
Developing a knowledge of the company’s customer base and representing the company in the right manner when attending customer site
Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on callRequirements
The successful candidate will ideally have a strong background in engineering within the Material Handling industry, but this is not essential. They would also be open to candidates with backgrounds in Agriculture, Construction, Commercial Vehicles or Automotive. The company have a preference for candidates that have a strong understanding of hydraulics and are able to work well on their own initiative. In terms of location, you will be based in the Oxfordshire or reasonable commutable distance since the customers are based in this region with some requirements further afield.
Benefits
Competitive salary up to £38k (dependent on experience)
Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
Company van
Paid door to door
24 days + bank holidays
Sick pay scheme
Pension schemeThe Company
Operating for over 40 years, the company design, manufacture and supply a range of specialist vehicles. A pioneer within the industry, they have gone from strength to strength since their inception and are known for providing a strong solution across the UK, Europe and internationally. With a global reach they’re looking for their presence to continue to grow over the coming years