Forklift Engineer (Buckley)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Buckley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Paid door-to-door travel

Overtime opportunities

Company van

Fuel card

Company pension

Employee discount

Tools discount

Van washing

25 days annual leave

Specialist product training

Forklift licence qualification

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer in Buckley, Wales, to service and repair forklift trucks and other lifting equipment for our clients. The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs, while upholding quality and customer satisfaction.

A good mechanical engineering background, team work, strong time management and excellent communication skills are essential, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually when required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking all related hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
• Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical background

Customer focused

Team or solo work

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience desirable

Full UK driving licence

Job description

MS724 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Buckley

Salary: £33,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

Overview

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

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

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking all related hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
• Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits Package

• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday (with exceptions at some customer sites).
• Paid door-to-door travel for Field Service Engineers.
• Overtime opportunities: time and a half Monday to Saturday, double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Company van with optional private use and fuel card for Field Service Technicians.
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Employee discount scheme, offering deals with major UK brands.
• Up to 60% off premium professional tools.
• Company van washing account at most outlets.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Specialist product training.
• Full forklift driver licence qualification