Field
Service Engineer (280jc) – Grimsby & Surrounding Areas - £31 – 38k (DOE) +
Benefits
Are
you a former military technician, mechanic, or engineer looking for a role that
values your discipline, problem-solving skills, and ability to work
independently?
A
global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment is looking for Field
Service Engineers to join their team in Grimsby, Immingham, and Lincoln — and
they’re particularly keen to recruit from armed forces veterans.
This
is a role where your military engineering background is genuinely recognised.
If you’ve worked with vehicle platforms, plant equipment, armoury, REME
workshops, Royal Engineers kit, MT sections, or similar — your experience is
highly transferable.
The
Role
You’ll
work across a wide range of material-handling equipment — from pallet trucks to
VNA trucks and automated systems. Your day-to-day will include:
·
Diagnosing
and repairing faults
·
Performing
preventative maintenance
·
Servicing
forklifts and other lifting equipment on customer sites
·
Carrying
out safety checks (oil, fuel, hoses, steering, brakes, electrics)
·
Providing
clear, confident customer communication
·
Upholding
the company’s reputation as a professional and reliable engineer
This
role suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and problem-solving — very
much like life on the ground in technical roles within the forces.
What
They’re Looking For
·
Strong
mechanical engineering background (military experience highly regarded)
·
Confident
working independently or as part of a team
·
Good
communication and time-management skills
·
Experience
with plant, vehicles, mechanical systems, powered access equipment,
agricultural machinery or forklifts is a bonus
·
Full
UK driving licence
What
You’ll Receive
·
£31–38k
salary depending on experience
·
Choice
of 40-hour or 45-hour week (Monday–Friday)
·
25
days holiday + bank holidays
·
6%
employer pension contribution
·
Company
vehicle, uniform, tools & equipment provided
·
6-week
world-class induction programme
·
Continuous
professional development, specialist product training
·
Fully
funded Forklift Driver Licence
This
is a stable, well-structured engineering role with long-term career development
— ideal for veterans seeking a rewarding civilian pathway in a company that
values technical skill, reliability and professionalism.
For
more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or
via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8203/field-service-engineer