Field Service Engineer – Automotive (Materials Handling)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer with an automotive background to join a fast‑growing materials handling company. After completing a two‑week in‑house forklift training programme, you will work independently across the Reading, Slough and wider M4 corridor, delivering on‑site service for forklifts and related equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive forklift training course before undertaking field work.
• Service, maintain and repair forklifts and other materials handling machinery.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Respond to breakdown calls and perform planned preventative maintenance.
• Provide high‑quality customer service, minimising equipment downtime.

Required profile

• Experience as an automotive technician, vehicle mechanic, plant engineer, HGV or agricultural technician, or similar engineering role.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic fault‑finding abilities.
• Eagerness to learn a new industry through structured training.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based in or around Reading, Slough, Maidenhead or surrounding areas.

Required skills

• Mechanical fault‑finding
• Electrical fault‑finding
• Hydraulic fault‑finding
• Electronic diagnostics
• Forklift maintenance and repair

What we offer

• Salary £40,000 – £44,000 per year plus overtime, door‑to‑door pay and bonus.
• Full training programme and ongoing development.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Career progression within a growing engineering business.