Field Service Engineer

Location:

Taunton (TA1) – Somerset, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£31k – 39k per year

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Advertiser:

Luton Bennett

Job ID:

132524616

Posted On:

11 December 2025

Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Taunton

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

A£31,000 – A£39,000 Starting Salary Depending on Contact Chosen

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel (paid to commuting) + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a local field based role offering comprehensive on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team in the area, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Taunton. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Service Engineer Role in Brief:

*Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
*Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
*Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
*Spares placed in van overnight

The Service Engineer Required:

*Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
*Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
*Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

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