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Field Service Engineer in Ipswich, Suffolk

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Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Location: Ipswich area



Salary: up to £37,500pa depending on experience



Overview

Our client is looking for a Field Service Engineer to cover the Suffolk area. The Field Service Engineer will be home based in ideally in South Suffolk and will travel to client sites to service and maintain a range of forklifts and materials handling equipment. In-house and industry specific training will be provided.



Key Responsibilities



Travel to client sites to provide servicing and repairs on various materials handling equipment

Liaise daily with a designated service controller who is responsible for arranging and planning the engineer's working day as efficiently as possible.

Pick up daily schedule for jobs which are sent electronically via a bespoke management system

Complete all relevant documentation on completion of job via the management system



Experience & Skills Required



A full driving licence is essential

Good GSCE grades or above in English and Maths

A Mechanical Engineering qualification ( C&G or NVQ level 2 equivalent)

Extensive experience as a Field Service Engineer in the materials handling industry

Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience

Proficient in fault finding and repair.

Experience of Health & Safety requirements working in a workshop practice.

Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.

Excellent organisational skills with a standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

Must have good communication skills and be able to multi‐task



Benefits



40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme based on company and personal performance

Overtime paid at time and a half (unlimited but not compulsory)

Branded company van and fuel card provided

Branded clothing provided

All travel paid



If you are an experienced Materials Handing/Fork Truck Field Service Engineer living in Suffolk apply now or contact Julia @ Prime Appointments for more information about this excellent opportunity.



Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position

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Field Service Engineer in Ipswich, Suffolk

Ipswich, UK
Full time

Published on 11/19/2025

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