At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair forklift trucks and warehouse equipment in the field.
- Company: Established material handling company with a strong service team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, phone, laptop, and overtime pay.
- Other info: Ongoing training and support provided for skill development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your mechanical skills while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with forklift trucks and a mechanical engineering background.
The predicted salary is between 33300 - 40700 £ per year.
A well-established material handling company supplying and supporting forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to a wide range of customers is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its service team. This role is primarily field based, with some on-site work, and involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of trucks across the Burton upon Trent / Chesterfield area.
The Role
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment
- Working on a variety of equipment including electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet, and reach trucks
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently and safely
- Completing planned maintenance, inspections and breakdowns
- Representing the company professionally at customer sites
- Managing your workload independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety
Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Strong, hands-on experience working with forklift trucks
- Mechanical engineering background
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role
- Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Highly Desirable:
- Experience with Still or Linde equipment
- LOLER Certification
- Multi-skilled mechanical/electrical/hydraulics Training
Ongoing training and support is provided. Manufacturer or product training available to develop skills across a wider range of equipment.
Package & Benefits
- £36,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Company van
- Phone and laptop provided
- Pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Door-to-door pay
- Overtime available and paid at time and a half or double time
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Overtime available.
Tools
Engineers are required to supply their own basic tools. All personal tools are fully insured by the company.
If you’re interested in this position, please contact Alex Connolly on (phone number removed).
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