Forklift / Mechanical Field Service Engineer

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE LTD; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift / Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join their team in Wigan. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work with a variety of forklift trucks while providing high-quality service to a growing customer base. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With a flexible working week and a commitment to employee development, this role promises to be both rewarding and engaging for the right individual.

Benefits

Overtime

Annual Leave

Annual Attendance Bonus

Company Pension

Company Vehicle

Mobile Phone

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel, LPG, and battery-powered forklift trucks preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service to an expanding customer base.
• Attend breakdowns and undertake necessary repairs.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Electrical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Automotive Background

Commercial Background

Plant Background

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Forklift / Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a well-established company based in Wigan

Salary: £33,000 - £38,500 per annum negotiable depending on experience

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Location: Covering North West

Benefits: Overtime, annual leave, annual attendance bonus, company pension, company vehicle and mobile phone

The Company

Established for over 30 years. In that time, they have gained a reputation for high quality, unrivalled service and a commitment that their customers truly appreciate. The company continually strives to maintain and even better the service they provide

They now have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Forklift Service Engineer to join their team based in Wigan. This is a permanent position within the company, the successful candidate would be expected to provide a quality service to their expanding customer base within the northwest and an immediate start is available.

Forklift truck experience is preferred but not essential as training, guidance and support shall be given where necessary.

Their team of engineers work to a planned preventative maintenance schedule at the client’s premises and also maintain their own hire fleet. The applicant must have mechanical and electrical knowledge, as the position involves attending breakdowns and undertaking repairs as necessary.

Within the role you will be working on a variety of diesel, LPG and battery powered forklift trucks. An automotive, commercial or plant background would be a sufficient introduction as the correct skillset can be built upon and adapted to fit the role.

To be considered for our role you will need to:

·Have excellent communication skills

·Work to a high standard

·Work to your own initiative

·Work well within a team

·Have a punctual enthusiastic approach to your work

·Hold a full driving licence

Days of work Monday – Friday 40hr flexible working week. The company’s flexi time scheme enables you to take any time worked beyond a standard week of 40hrs as paid overtime or taken as additional leave at the company’s discretion.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.