Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a national dealer of a leading forklift product that are looking to bring on a new Field Service Engineer to cover Southampton and the surrounding areas. With a competitive basic salary and great earning potential through commission opportunities and overtime, this is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to get into a new role or industry with progression potential.

Responsibilities

Servicing a client base across Southampton and the surrounding areas with a focus on servicing forklift trucks
Fixing and servicing other, related material handling & specialist equipment to include side-loaders and industrial cleaning equipment
Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way when visiting customer sites
Attending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on call
Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual with experience within the Material Handling industry, however this isn't essential. They would also be interested in speaking with candidates with a background in plant hire, powered access, commercial vehicles or other industries with a strong hydraulics/mechanical or diagnostics focus. Another option the company would consider would be a recently qualified engineer looking to get into something long term and building a career. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in Southampton.

Benefits

Competitive salary (up to £36k depending on experience)
Paid for half an hour of lunch hour
Aftersales commission (roughly £2k-£3k per year)
Company Van
Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
Paid door to door
23 days holiday + statutory
The Company

The company are a national provider of a leading forklift product. Part of a larger group, and having operated for over 50 years, the business has gone from strength to strength. The company also offer racking solutions, warehouse safety products and a variety of industrial cleaning equipment meaning they are able to offer complete solutions to their customers.