Forklift Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading National Material Handling company seeks a Forklift Engineer to join their expanding team in Manchester. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 qualifications and experience in servicing various types of trucks. The role offers a competitive salary, company van, and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Company Van

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Medicash - Opticians and Dentist

High street discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Forklift Engineer required.
• Background in Electric, Hybrid or Mechanical Trucks preferred.
• Full UK Driving License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of trucks.
• Completing reports using a PDA system.
• Driving to client locations.

Skills

Diagnosing issues

Managing workload

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant, Maintenance or Vehicle

Job description

A leading National Material Handling company has a newly created opportunity to join the business. The business has been established for over 40 years and is today one of the most recognised names in the industry. They have gone through significant expansion and now have over 14 depots throughout the UK. The business is experiencing a huge amount of growth and are continuing to expand in Manchester. This business prides itself on having a friendly, supportive culture with opportunities for training and progression. They offer an attractive salary package, Circa to 35k to 44k, which includes, standard 40-hour week with overtime paid at time and half, Fully expensed Van (includes some personal usage)

Responsibilities of the Forklift Engineer

• Servicing and repair of trucks as directed by the Service Manager.
• Diagnosing the exact nature of each query and repair with a friendly, efficient, 'can-do' attitude.
• Completing a report for each job on a PDA system.
• Driving to client locations

Requirements of the role:

• NVQ Level 2 in Plant, Maintenance or Vehicle - Preferably Apprentice trained
• Experienced Forklift Engineer
• Background on either Electric, Hybrid or Mechanical Trucks
• Full UK Driving License
• Good at managing own workload and able to cope with pressure.
• Present a professional image
• Good team player.

In return the Forklift Engineer will be offered the following package.

• Competitive salary of 35k and 44k,

• Company Van - Some personal usage allowance
• Contracted 40-hour week, OT paid at time and a half
• Medicash - Opticians and Dentist
• Holiday 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• High street discounts
• Ongoing training and development

Career Progression opportunities