Forklift & MHE Workshop Engineer – Flexible Hours

Bennie Group; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Recognition scheme

Bi-annual socials

Christmas turkey

Job summary

Bennie Group is seeking a Workshop Technician to support the Workshop Manager in maintaining assets, conducting inspections, and carrying out repairs to ensure safe and efficient operations. You will work with Field Service Engineers and the Service team to deliver high standards and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on experience in vehicle engineering or fitting, NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), and a good working knowledge of forklift trucks and PDA software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of vehicle engineering/fitter.
• Analytical with an eye for detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Professional and strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others
• Courteous, friendly, and tactful
• Good fault diagnosis skills on diesel, gas, and electric forklifts
• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Forklift trucks –opportunity to upskill
• Experience in the materials handling and plant industry or similar
• Good working knowledge of PDA and Software

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks, other MHE and Plant
• Repair or replace faulty parts
• Request parts via the parts department
• Report to Service team for scheduled work
• Follow Service Team procedures.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
• Follow and maintain Bennie Equipment and The Bennie Group, companies, business, and team objectives.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
• Adhere to Group companies Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures
• Record all work completed in a full and comprehensive manner

Skills

Analytical

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Presentable

Flexible

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

PDA software

Forklift knowledge

Job description

Bennie Group is seeking a Workshop Technician to support the Workshop Manager in maintaining assets, conducting inspections, and carrying out repairs to ensure safe and efficient operations. You will work with Field Service Engineers and the Service team to deliver high standards and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on experience in vehicle engineering or fitting, NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), and a good working knowledge of forklift trucks and PDA software.