Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd in Devizes is seeking a Forklift Engineer to service and repair forklift trucks and plant equipment, performing routine maintenance and attending breakdowns to keep client operations running smoothly.

The role requires an NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, good numeracy, and strong communication. The job offers £38,000 per year plus overtime and a company van, with opportunities to develop technical and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of forklift trucks.
• Analytical with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Professional and strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others.
• Courteous, friendly and tactful.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
• Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks.
• Repair or replace faulty parts.
• Request parts via PDA.
• Report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled work.
• Maintain and develop relationships with Customers.
• Follow Service Team procedures.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
• Adhere to company Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures.

Skills

Numeracy

Forklift knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-oriented

Team player

Flexible

Courteous

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDA usage

Job description

MH2 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Devizes

Salary: £38,000 + Overtime + Van

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
• Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks
• Repair or replace faulty parts
• Request parts via PDA
• Report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled work
• Maintain and develop relationships with Customers
• Follow Service Team procedures.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
• Adhere to company Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Numeracy skills
• Knowledge of Forklift trucks
• Analytical with an eye for detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Professional and strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others
• Courteous, friendly and tactful

Location: Devizes

Salary: £38,000 + Overtime + Van