Forklift Mechanic - Training on plant machinery

Elix Sourcing Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to join their team in Redditch. This role offers the opportunity to receive training on plant machinery while performing maintenance on forklifts. The ideal candidate should have forklift experience and a strong willingness to learn. The position includes guaranteed overtime and is a stable, days-based role.

Benefits

Guaranteed overtime

First-class training

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a forklift mechanic/engineer.
• 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 guaranteed overtime.

Skills

Forklift experience

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of diesel engines

Job description

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.

For more information, please contact JACK EWER - REF4514.

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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