EV Field Service Engineer - North West (Company Van)

Alex Hopkirk Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (Personal use)

Overtime opportunities paid at time‑an

25 days holiday + statutory

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Death in service

Extra day holiday for birthday

Job summary

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a field-based service engineer to service a client base across the North West, with a focus on electric vehicles, material handling equipment and related specialist machinery.

The role requires a full UK driving license and a proactive self-starter attitude, with opportunities for overtime and a competitive salary. The successful candidate will travel within the North West and occasionally stay away from home for site visits.

Qualifications

• Background in maintenance of electric vehicles or material handling is preferred.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Willingness to travel across the North West and occasionally stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Service a client base across the North West focusing on electric trucks, road vehicles, tuggers and related equipment.
• Carry out servicing and repairs on material handling & specialist equipment.
• Perform LOLER and thorough examinations.
• Maintain excellent customer service and represent the company appropriately.
• Attend workshops for meetings, training and parts collection.
• Travel wider as needed to support other technicians.

Skills

Electric vehicles maintenance

Material handling equipment

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of electric vehicles and lifting equipment who are looking for a new field-based service engineer to service their client base across the North West. With a competitive salary & additional benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer from electric vehicles, material handling, sweepers or related sectors interested in a new role.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a client base across the North West with a focus on servicing electric trucks, road vehicles, tuggers and other specialist vehicles
• Fixing and servicing other, related material handling & specialist equipment
• Carrying out LOLER & thorough examinations
• Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way
• Attending the workshop from time to time for meetings, training & collecting parts
• Travelling further afield as and when required to support other technicians

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual from a similar background in maintenance of either electric vehicles or material handling due to the requirements of the role. Given that the company also supply cleaning equipment, an individual from this sector would also be a possibility as would individuals from other sectors with strong electrical requirements such as commercial vehicles. You will be able to work well on your initiative, have good customer facing skills and hold a full UK driver’s license. In terms of location, you will need to be based in the North West but be willing to travel further afield and do the occasional overnight stay when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company van (Personal use)
• Overtime opportunities paid at time-and-a-half
• 25 days holiday + statutory (Able to purchase more after 1 year’s service)
• Extra day holiday for birthday
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
• Healthcare benefits

The Company

Over 20 years old, the company are a well-established provider of various electric vehicles, materials handling and other specialist equipment. They provide various products to include road vehicles, multi passenger & pedestrian controlled vehicles. as well as other various handling products. With a well-established client base they now require an experienced Service Technician to cover their client base across the North West region.