At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair forklifts, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently.
- Company: Join a leading company in the material handling industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real difference in equipment reliability.
- Qualifications: Mechanical skills and experience with motorised vehicles are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 40000 £ per year.
My client are looking to speak with Forklift Truck Engineers to be a resident on site at their customers premises to complete service & repair work on their fleet of FLTs. In return, you will receive a 10% pension (6% employer, 4% employee), 33 days annual leave, laptop, phone and industry leading tooling.
You will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance of a fleet of material handling equipment. Your main roles and responsibilities will include:
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring our equipment operates at optimum efficiency.
- Conduct preventative maintenance across the fleet.
- Update preventative maintenance schedules and records on the CMMS.
- Liaise closely with customer stakeholders to provide updates on breakdowns, fleet availability and reliability.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service.
We are recruiting for multiple roles and at different levels. To qualify for the upper salary range you must have experience of working on Forklift trucks. We will also consider the following:
- Experience of working with any form of motorised vehicle will be considered.
- Similar job roles might include vehicle technicians, forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or field service engineer.
- You must have mechanical skills.
- Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable.
- Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must have good communication skills as you will be in a client facing role.
- You will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.
Forklift Technician in Felixstowe employer: Kingdom People
At Kingdom People, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As an Engineering Manager in our dynamic team, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a significant impact on cutting-edge high-voltage electronics projects. Our commitment to employee growth and a supportive environment makes us a standout choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
