Field Service Engineer (Forklifts / MHE) - Milton Keynes / Bedford

£38,896 starting salary + paid door‑to‑door travel + overtime (earn £40k+) + company van (personal use allowed)
Full-time • Field-based • Home-based role

About the Opportunity

Join Logisnext UK Ltd, part of the global Mitsubishi Logisnext Group. We’re expanding our service team and looking for a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the Milton Keynes / Bedford region (within a 30–40 mile radius)

Why You’ll Want This Job

• £38,896 starting salary, rising after 6 months
• Overtime at enhanced rates (1.6x Mon–Sat, 2.1x Sundays/Bank Holidays) — earn £40,000+
• Paid door-to-door travel
• Company van + fuel card (personal use available)
• Clear progression route with full manufacturer training at our in-house facility
• All specialist tools and equipment provided
• Strong benefits package (see below)

What you’ll be doing

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be home-based and trusted to manage your day while delivering excellent customer service.

Your work will include:

• Servicing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of material handling equipment
• Diagnosing faults on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and engine systems
• Installing or commissioning new machinery where needed
• Managing your workload and keeping accurate service records
• Supporting customers to keep their operations safe, reliable and productive

Every day is different — this is a role for engineers who like autonomy and variety.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a mechanical engineer with some electrical experience. Previous field service experience is an advantage, but full product training will be provided.

Essential:

• Mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge
• Experience working on mobile machinery or similar equipment
• Valid UK driving licence
• Practical knowledge of: electrical drive & control systems, diesel/LPG engines, hydraulics, and computer-based diagnostics

Great fit backgrounds (we welcome applications from):
Automotive technician, HGV/LGV/PSV, plant/construction equipment, agricultural machinery, REME, roadside recovery, forklift/materials handling, or field service (any industry)

Benefits That Matter

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
• Option to buy or sell holidays
• Extra day off when you move house
• Private health cover
• Income protection & life assurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Strong overtime and bonus structure
• Supportive culture with a stable, well-established employer

🧭 Your Recruitment Journey

Step 1 — CV Review
We'll take a close look at your skills and experience to understand your unique qualifications.

Step 2 — Teams Interview (30–45 minutes)
Join us for a friendly chat about your background, technical skills, and what you're hoping to find in your next role.

Step 3 — Face-to-Face Interview
Meet the team in person, get a feel for our workspace, and dive deeper into the details of the position.

Step 4 — Offer & Onboarding
We’ll provide a clear induction plan, a training schedule, and support to help you settle in and thrive from day one.

Ready to Build Your Engineering Career?

If you’re passionate about engineering, enjoy solving technical problems, and want a role with excellent pay, stability and long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a company that invests in your skills, development and future.