Forklift Mechanic - Training On Plant Machinery

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Redditch is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to carry out maintenance and receive training on plant machinery. This stable role offers guaranteed overtime and a chance to develop skills across multiple sectors including automotive and industrial. Applicants should have prior forklift mechanic experience and a willingness to learn about plant machinery.

Benefits

Guaranteed overtime at x1.5

Full training provided

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a forklift mechanic/engineer.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and diesel engines would be beneficial.
• Willing to train on plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive, planned and preventative maintenance on forklifts.
• Receive training on plant machinery maintenance and repairs.
• Benefit from 5-10 hours guaranteed overtime per week at x1.5.
• Work at a single site in Redditch on a days-only contract.

Skills

Forklift experience

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of diesel engines

Willingness to train on plant machinery

Job description

Overview

Forklift Mechanic - Training on plant machinery

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum + Guaranteed Overtime (x1.5)

Monday - Friday

Redditch

Are you a forklift mechanic looking to expand your skill set into plant machinery, with full training provided?

Would you like to join a market-leading engineering business that offers first-class training, regular overtime at enhanced rates, and clear progression opportunities?

Due to expansion, we are recruiting a Forklift Mechanic to join a highly skilled team in Redditch. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise across both forklifts and specialist plant machinery for a company delivering projects across the automotive, industrial, rail and nuclear sectors.

You will carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of forklifts whilst training to be able to work on plant machinery too.

This position would suit a motivated individual with forklift experience who is keen to progress into plant machinery engineering, in a stable, days-based role with guaranteed overtime at x1.5.

The Role

• Carry out reactive, planned and preventative maintenance on forklifts
• Receive training on plant machinery maintenance and repairs
• Benefit from 5-10 hours guaranteed overtime per week at x1.5
• Work at a single site in Redditch on a days-only contract

The Candidate

• Previous experience working as a forklift mechanic/engineer
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and diesel engines would be beneficial
• Willing to train on plant machinery
• Based within a commutable distance of Redditch

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