Forklift Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves diagnosing and repairing forklift machinery, with a salary range of £35,000–£40,000, and an opportunity for overtime. Candidates should have experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding. Full UK Driver's License is required. A company vehicle and additional benefits are provided.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Door to Door Paid

Comp van and Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries.
• Experience with hydraulics and electrical capabilities.
• Full UK Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and conducting repairs on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborating with customers on lifting and handling products.
• Traveling to sites for repairs and solutions.

Skills

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical capabilities

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Forklift machinery

Electrical tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Job Role: Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location: Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - paid door to door

Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-17:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The client:

Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established, growing Material Handling firm on their search for an experienced Mobile forklift repair engineer to join their growing team. Our client provides handling and access solutions to firms all over the UK and have sites spread across all areas in the UK.

The package:

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
• Door to Door Paid
• Full training and Development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
• Opportunity to develop and progress long term within the company (leadership and management)
• Overtime available at 1.5X
• Comp van, Fuel Card - includes private use within reason
• All Travel Time, Expenses paid from home to/from site
• A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally

The Duties:

• Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.
• The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
• Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
• Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries (essential)
• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
• Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)

Full UK Drivers License

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on 07791 957500 or [e-mail]

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.