Field Service Engineer - Forklift Maintenance

About the role

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd, part of Crown, one of the world's largest material handling companies, is looking for a Field Service Engineer based in Northampton. The role involves carrying out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in a safe, professional and cost-effective way, working to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at clients' premises.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites, keeping documentation in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.
• Monitor and count van stock so there is enough for daily fleet maintenance.
• Inspect repaired and maintained trucks and monitor their safety.
• Complete job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisitions and parts paperwork within required timescales.
• Take responsibility for all equipment and tooling, including van, laptop and tablet, and keep it safe for the work being done.
• Work to strict planned schedules and deadlines.

Required profile

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or hydraulics, with willingness to undergo additional training.
• Full UK driving licence.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Experience of health and safety requirements in a workshop setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good communication, organisation and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in fault finding and repair.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear oral and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills.

What we offer

• Company van and fuel card, with private use subject to tax regulations.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension plan.
• Door-to-door payment and a discount scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and training and development.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 with a 30-minute lunch. Desirable: recent forklift service experience and an engineering qualification. Applications are made through the Crown website.