Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Engineer to join an established mechanical handling business based in Northampton. The role will involve carrying out servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on forklift trucks and associated mechanical handling equipment across customer sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with experience working on forklifts, plant machinery or similar equipment, looking to join an established business offering varied technical work and opportunities to develop their skills.

Salary: -30,000 - -35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Northampton (customer site visits required)

Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine servicing, planned maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and associated mechanical handling equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Undertake fault-finding and diagnostic work to identify the cause of equipment breakdowns
• Replace, repair and adjust components to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
• Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Manage daily service visits, prioritising work to meet customer requirements and minimise equipment downtime
• Complete service reports and maintenance records accurately and promptly
• Explain technical issues, repair requirements and recommendations clearly to customers
• Provide technical advice on equipment operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Liaise with the internal service team to coordinate workloads and arrange parts
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring all work is carried out in line with relevant procedures
• Deliver a professional and reliable service to maintain strong customer relationships

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or in a similar hands-on engineering role
• Experience working with forklift trucks, plant machinery or similar mechanical handling equipment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Practical experience carrying out maintenance, repairs and component replacement
• A methodical approach to diagnosing faults and resolving technical problems
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and prioritise service requirements
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers and colleagues
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ, apprenticeship or equivalent technical training, are desirable

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of -35,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to work with established forklift brands, including Manitou and Heli
• Varied technical work across a range of industrial and commercial customers
• Training and development opportunities within an established mechanical handling business

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not heard back within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Impact Recruitment is working on behalf of a client as an Employment Business.