Field Service Engineer

Interaction - NorthamptonGrantham, Lincolnshire🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your technical expertise within a stable, workshop-based environment, supported by a competitive salary and significant earning potential through overtime. If you are a skilled engineer who thrives on hands-on diagnostics and mechanical problem-solving, you will flourish in this supportive team culture that prioritizes your ongoing professional development. Take the next step in your career and apply today to join this growing company.

Quick overview

Salary£35k - £40k/yr

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeTemporary/Casual

Work modeHybrid

LocationGrantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Job description

Workshop Engineer (Forklifts)

Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE) + Overtime (1.5x)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Company

Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a well-established and growing material handling company with a strong presence across the UK. Known for delivering high-quality handling and access solutions, they are expanding their workshop team and looking for an experienced Forklift Engineer.

What's on Offer

24 days holiday + bank holidays (32 total)
Overtime available at 1.5x rate
Ongoing training & development (electrical, mechanical & diagnostics)
Company pension scheme
Stable, workshop-based role (minimal travel)
Excellent career progression opportunities
Strong earning potential

The Role

Based at the Grantham site, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of forklift trucks and plant machinery within a workshop environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Diagnosing faults, carrying out servicing, and completing repairs on forklift and plant equipment
Conducting pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new and used machinery
Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding
Working on key systems including:

Engines
Batteries
Hydraulics
Pneumatics

Reconditioning and preparing equipment for hire or resaleCompleting job sheets and service records accuratelyMaintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop

What We're Looking For

? Experience working in the plant, agricultural, HGV or material handling industries (essential)
? Strong knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems (essential)
? Experience with engines and battery-powered equipment
? Solid fault finding, service, and repair skills
? NVQ / City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
? Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Interaction Recruitment

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