The Vacancy

About this Role

Are you a Field Service Engineer, Forklift Engineer, or an Automotive Technician looking for your next move? This Field Service Engineer role within our Material Handling Business Unit covers Brentwood, Harlow, Tilbury and surrounding areas, north of the river and outside the M25 east, offering a hands-on opportunity to service and repair forklift trucks across customer sites.

• Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks at customer and company locations
• Completing detailed service reports including work carried out, parts used, and time taken
• Inspecting equipment and providing clear feedback on condition and required repairs
• Building strong relationships with customers while representing the business professionally
• Working independently while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency

About You

You will come from a forklift, plant, or automotive background and be confident working autonomously in a field-based role. This position suits someone practical, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.

• Experience working on forklift trucks, plant equipment, or automotive vehicles
• City and Guilds qualification or equivalent in a mechanical discipline
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Ability to work on diesel, LPG, and electrical systems
• Must supply your own hand tools, specialist tools will be provided

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading asset rental business with over 90 years of heritage, continuing to grow while staying true to the values that shaped our success, now under the ownership of KKR. Our Material Handling Business Unit supports customers with reliable equipment and expert service across the UK.

• Established and respected business with a strong reputation in the market
• Focus on long-term customer relationships and service excellence
• Investment in modern equipment and innovative solutions
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment
• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)

About Your Future

This role offers stability and the chance to build your expertise within a well-established engineering environment. You will be trusted to manage your own workload while continuing to develop your technical skills in the field.

• Company van and fuel card provided
• Ongoing training and development to support your technical growth
• Opportunity to work across a variety of equipment and customer sites
• Be part of a team that values quality workmanship and reliability
• Develop transferable skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you are looking for a role where your skills are valued and your work has a real impact, this could be the right move. Join a business that supports its people and takes pride in what it delivers, because people are our greatest asset.

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The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] material handling is a national provider of commercial vehicle rental and contract hire solutions, offering a challenging and empowering place to work. Whether you have experience in the industry or not, joining the material handling team is a great step for any career.

The Benefits

• Luxury seasonal staff gifts
• 33 days paid leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance x2 annual salary
• Employee networks, mental health support and Wellbeing teams across the business to support you at work and outside work
• Long term company performance related bonus for all employees
• Nationwide and global progression opportunities