At a Glance
- Tasks: Service heavy material handling equipment and collaborate with a skilled engineering team.
- Company: International supplier of heavy material handling equipment with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, company van, and a solid pension plan.
- Other info: Physically demanding role with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and work on cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics; NVQ level 3 preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
ALEXANDER JAMES RECRUITING is currently working with an international supplier of heavy material handling equipment who are looking to employ a new field-based engineer to service their client base across Coventry and the Midlands. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced field engineer interested in a new role.
Responsibilities:
- Servicing a fleet of heavy material handling equipment to include straddle carriers
- Servicing forklift trucks & other material handling equipment
- Developing a knowledge of a wide variety of equipment within a technically developing fleet
- Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently
- Working alongside the site-based engineering team
Requirements:
- The company have a preference for an individual from a crane or forklift truck background, but this is not essential.
- The company are open to considering candidates from other backgrounds including plant, powered access and other related sectors provided you have strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience and an NVQ level 3.
- You will be efficient in reading schematic drawings and be ready to get to grips with new, complex equipment.
- The role is physically demanding and requires the individual to be prepared for this.
- In terms of location, you will need to be within commutable distance of Coventry.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (up to £38.5k depending on experience)
- Overtime paid time and a half
- Company van
- Paid door-to-door
- Competitive pension
The Company:
The company are an international manufacturer of container handlers and forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Their products can be seen in terminals, ports and distribution centers worldwide as they have a strong foothold in the market and are continuing to grow. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of specialist handling and construction equipment. With over 5,000 employees globally, they truly operate on an international basis.
Contact Details:
Alexander James Recruiting Ltd Recruitment Team
