Forklift Installations Engineer (Material Handling)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of material handling equipment is looking for an experienced forklift engineer based near Basingstoke. The role involves installations and maintenance of forklifts, with travel across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forklift maintenance, excellent customer service skills, and a full UK driver's license. Competitive salary of up to £34.5k plus benefits including overtime, a company van, and 26 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime paid time and a half

Annual bonus

Company van

Paid door to door

Monthly contribution to home broadband

26 days holiday + statutory

Qualifications

• Strong background in forklift maintenance required.
• Good communication skills are essential due to customer interactions.
• Full UK driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across the UK for installations.
• Support with PDIs at the company's site in Basingstoke.
• Ensure excellent customer service representation.
• Carry out maintenance on forklifts and equipment.
• Report to the Regional Service Manager.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of Forklift Trucks and other Material Handling equipment looking to bring on an experienced forklift engineer to carry out installations of forklifts to clients across the UK and carry out PDIs at their site in Basingstoke. With a competitive salary and great overall earning potential, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced forklift engineer looking to get into a different type of role.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to customer sites across the UK and assisting with the installations of new fleets of Material Handling equipment
• Supporting with PDIs at the company’s site in Basingstoke
• Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way when on site
• Carrying out maintenance on forklifts and other Material Handling equipment when required
• Reporting to the Regional Service Manager

Qualifications

It is highly preferrable that candidates have strong backgrounds within forklift maintenance. The role will be highly customer facing so there will also be an expectation for the successful candidate to have good communication skills. They may consider backgrounds such as Commercial Vehicles or Plant equipment provided the individual shows the desire to pick up new products quickly. In terms of location, you will need to be based within commutable distance of Basingstoke. You must hold a full UK driver’s license, be willing to travel nationally and stay overnight when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - up to £34.5k (dependant on experience)
• Overtime paid time and a half
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• Company van
• Paid door to door
• Monthly contribution to home broadband
• 26 days holiday + statutory

The Company

The company is an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring in new engineers to service the consistently expanding client base.