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Luton Bennett Active Vacancy

Field Service Engineer

Employer: Luton Bennett Location: Sunderland Salary: £33,000 - £35,000/annum
Posted on
01 October 2026 (6 days ago)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
31 October 2026
Job Reference
225671587

About this role

This Field Service Engineer role covers the Sunderland and Durham territory, working 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm Friday. The starting salary is £33,000 to £35,000, with paid door to door travel, overtime, a fully expensed van, annual 5% bonus, commission, 5% pension and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. The successful candidate will demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally with engine diagnostic experience, servicing and repairing forklift trucks for a manufacturer. Engineers from plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or cleaning equipment backgrounds are suitable, as are vehicle technicians seeking to move into a new industry, with comprehensive training provided.

Job Description

Field Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Sunderland & Durham Territory

8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday & Friday 4pm

£33,000 - £35,000 Starting Salary

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Van (can be used for personal use) + Annual 5% Bonus (Circa £2700) + Commission (£50 to £500 a month) + 5% Pension + Excellent Training + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Forklift Driver Licence + Call Out Allowance + Broadband Contribution + PPE/Uniform + Uniform Washing Service + Laptop + Phone

Field Service Engineer role available in a highly successful manufacturer of forklift trucks. The role will suit those looking to join a employee driven company offering comprehensive training and support.

The Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cleaning equipment or similar. 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.

Part of a team of engineers, you'll be responsible for carrying out service and repairs on a range of forklifts. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Excellent OTE available through overtime and commission.

The Field 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 Field Service Engineer Person Required:

- Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
- Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
- IT literate