At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct reactive and preventative maintenance on a fleet of material handling equipment.
- Company: The client offers a company vehicle, fuel card, laptop, and phone for their engineers.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary of £32,000 - £47,000 and 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Roles available include Forklift Technician, Vehicle Technician, and Field Service Engineer.
- Why this job: Join a growing team with opportunities for multiple roles and levels in the Northampton area.
- Qualifications: Experience with forklift trucks or any motorised vehicle is essential for higher salary range.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
My client are looking to speak with Forklift Service Engineers & Vehicle Technicians. Company vehicle, fuel card, laptop, phone and industry leading tooling will be provided. You will be travelling to customer sites around this area to complete service & repair work on their fleet of FLTs. In return, you will receive a 10% pension (6% employer, 4% employee) and 33 days annual leave.
Main Responsibilities
- 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.
The Candidate
- 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.
- 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 Kettering employer: Kingdom People
This company provides industry-leading tooling and a supportive environment for Forklift Service Engineers. Located in Northampton, Kettering, and Corby, they offer a 10% pension scheme and 33 days of annual leave. The team values exceptional customer service and strong stakeholder relationships.
