Field Service Manager (Material Handling)

Field Service Manager (Material Handling) £48,000

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- £52,000 Overtime Door-to-Door Pay Bonus Training Company Vehicle Fuel Card Reading Are you a Senior Field Service Engineer or Engineering Supervisor looking to step into a leadership role while still remaining hands-on, with excellent earning potential and real influence over a small engineering team? On offer is a unique opportunity to join a growing materials handling business in a hybrid role combining technical expertise with team leadership.

You will spend the majority of your time in the field (around 70%), while also mentoring engineers, supporting complex diagnostics, and helping drive team performance.

Due to continued growth, the company is exploring the addition of a Technical Specialist / Team Leader to support a small regional team and enhance technical capability across key customer sites.

This role would suit an experienced Field Service Engineer from a plant, forklift, or similar background who is confident with advanced diagnostics and is looking to take the next step into leadership without losing the hands-on element of the role.

The Role: Service, maintenance, and repair of forklifts and materials handling equipment Diagnose complex faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems Provide technical support and guidance to a team of 3-4 Field Engineers Act as the escalation point for advanced diagnostics and recurring issues Manage your own customer base, including servicing schedules and breakdowns Support team performance, workload planning, and first-time fix rates The Person: Senior Field Service Engineer or Technical Specialist background Experience working on plant, forklifts, or similar equipment Full UK driving licence If you are a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, Technical Specialist, or Field Service Engineer looking to progress into a Team Leader role, apply now.

Keywords: Technical Specialist, Team Leader, Senior Field Service Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer, Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Materials Handling Reference: BBBH 25132 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The offered remuneration will depend on your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. xwzovoh

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