Dawsongroup
Field Service Engineer
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About This Role
Are you a Field Service Engineer, Forklift Engineer, or Material Handling Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Join Dawsongroup Material Handling as a Field Service Engineer, servicing and repairing forklift trucks across South East London and Essex. If you enjoy solving mechanical challenges, working independently, and delivering great customer service, this could be the role for you.
- Diagnose, service, and repair forklift trucks at customer and Dawsongroup locations.
- Work safely and efficiently, maintaining high standards with minimal supervision.
- Complete service reports detailing repairs, parts used, and time taken.
- Inspect equipment, report its condition, and maintain company tools, equipment, and your service van.
- Build strong customer relationships while following health and safety procedures and agreed authorization limits.
About You
You take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and enjoy getting to the root of a technical problem. We are looking for someone who can work independently, take care with every repair, and deliver a reliable service.
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- Full, valid UK driving license.
- Essential mechanical knowledge of material handling equipment.
- Fully skilled engineer with the ability to work on diesel, LPG, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A careful, independent approach, with a commitment to safe working practices.
You do not need to tick every box to consider applying. If you have relevant transferable skills and the enthusiasm to develop, we would welcome hearing from you.
About Us
Dawsongroup has been operating since 1935 and in asset rental since 1974. We support customers with high-quality equipment and service, building long-term relationships through our people and our commitment to doing things properly.
- Join a business with over 50 years of asset rental experience.
- Be part of Dawsongroup Material Handling, supporting customers and their equipment.
- Work within a culture that values integrity, safety, and customer service.
- Access wellbeing and mental health support.
- Benefit from funded training and internal progression pathways.
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Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
About Your Future
Build on your engineering experience while contributing to the dependable service our customers rely on. We want our people to grow, take ownership, and develop their careers.
- 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
- 2x Life assurance scheme.
- Funded training and internal progression opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme and seasonal gifts.
- Long-term incentives and opportunities to develop your skills.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Join Dawsongroup Material Handling and bring your skills to a business that values the people behind its success. Our people are our greatest asset.
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