Forklift Engineer & Field Service Tech (Company Van)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with private use

Fuel card

Pension scheme (6% employer)

25 days annual leave

Overtime pay

Employee discount scheme

60% off premium tools

Door-to-door travel

Job summary

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.

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

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.

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 engineering

Customer focus

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift trucks experience

Driving licence

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

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.

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