Field Service Engineer (Automotive / Mechanical)

About the role

Join a growing materials handling company as a Field Service Engineer, working across the M4 corridor to service and repair forklifts and related equipment. After a two‑week in‑house forklift training programme, you will operate independently, providing on‑site support to minimise equipment downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive forklift training programme before autonomous work.
• Service, maintain and repair forklifts and other materials handling machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and electronic faults.
• Respond to breakdown calls and carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Deliver high‑quality customer service and ensure rapid first‑time fixes.

Required profile

• Background as an Automotive Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Engineer, HGV or Agricultural Engineer, or similar.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic fault‑finding abilities.
• Eagerness to learn a new industry through structured training.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based in Bournemouth or Ringwood.

Required skills

• Mechanical fault diagnosis
• Electrical fault diagnosis
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting
• Forklift operation and maintenance
• Materials handling equipment service

What we offer

• Salary £40,000 – £44,000 per year
• Overtime, door‑to‑door pay and performance bonus
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Full training programme and ongoing development
• Career progression within a expanding company