Forklift Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Overtime

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a growing materials handling business. The role is field-based servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and warehouse equipment across a local customer base.

You will diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults, attend sites within roughly a 50-mile radius, and work to a planned servicing schedule. Full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical engineering/service & maintenance experience.
• Forklift or materials handling experience is desirable.
• Engineers from a strong mechanical background looking to develop within MHE will also be considered.
• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and MHE.
• Diagnose and fault-find mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Attend customer sites within approximately a 50-mile radius.
• Work to a planned schedule of servicing and maintenance.
• Complete service reports and manage van stock accurately.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

MHE experience

Electrical fault-finding

Forklift knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Location: ChelvestonSalary: £34,000 - £38,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Overtime + Pension

A growing materials handling business is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join its team. This is a field-based role servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and other warehouse equipment across a local customer base.

Role

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and MHE.
• Diagnose and fault-find mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Attend customer sites within approximately a 50-mile radius.
• Work to a planned schedule of servicing and maintenance.
• Complete service reports and manage van stock accurately.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

Requirements

• Previous mechanical engineering/service & maintenance experience.
• Forklift or materials handling experience is desirable.
• Engineers from a strong mechanical background looking to develop within MHE will also be considered.
• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package

• Package£34,000 - £38,000 salary DOECore working hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to FridayCompany vehicle and tools/equipment.
• Regular overtime available.
• Full product training.
• Pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities.
• No regular weekends or nights out.
• Field-based role with a varied range of equipment.