At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain forklift trucks, ensuring top-notch performance for customers.
- Company: Join a well-established material handling business with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, pension scheme, company van, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with minimal weekend work and regular overtime.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience and growth potential.
- Qualifications: NVQ or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Location: Hawkhurst, Kent
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Company
Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a well-established material handling business that has been supporting customers across Kent. The company supplies, services, and maintains forklift trucks and material handling equipment for customers across the agricultural, storage, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a Forklift Truck Engineer to join their experienced service team.
What’s on Offer
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme (following successful completion of 3-month probation)
- Regular overtime available before 8:00am and after 4:00pm Monday to Friday working with minimal weekend work
- Company van provided (business use only)
- Uniform and PPE provided, including safety boot allowance
- Company PDA and mobile number
- Training on Service Geeni software
- Long-term career opportunities within a well-established business
The Role
Initially based within the Cranbrook workshop, you will work alongside experienced engineers to familiarise yourself with the company's equipment, processes, and team. Once fully trained, you will become a mobile service engineer, visiting customer sites throughout the local area to carry out repairs and maintenance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Servicing, repairing, and maintaining new and used forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on the company's rental fleet
- Servicing and repairing customers' own equipment both in the workshop and on-site
- Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
- Completing service documentation accurately using the company's PDA system
- Delivering excellent customer service while working independently on customer sites
- Maintaining a safe and organised working environment
What We’re Looking For
- ✔ NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or a related discipline
- ✔ Previous experience working on forklift trucks, plant, agricultural, HGV, or similar equipment
- ✔ Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills
- ✔ PUWER and LOLER qualifications (desirable)
- ✔ Thorough Examination (TE) certification (desirable)
- ✔ Safety-conscious with excellent problem-solving abilities
- ✔ Self-motivated with a strong quality focus and attention to detail
- ✔ Full UK driving licence (essential)
About Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants operating across key sectors, including: Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Finance & IT, Hospitality. We provide both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions nationwide.
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Forklift Engineer in Hawkhurst employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
