Forklift Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forklift Service Engineer to join their dynamic team in Doncaster. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those with mechanical service skills, including plant and automotive technicians, to transition into the forklift industry. You will benefit from comprehensive training, a fully expensed van, and various perks like overtime pay and an annual bonus. This is a chance to grow within a supportive environment while ensuring the maintenance and repair of state-of-the-art equipment. Join a company that values employee development and offers a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime Pay

Fully Expensed Van

Annual 5% Bonus

Commission

Pension

Excellent Training

25 Days Holiday

Uniform Washing Service

Laptop

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Ideally have engine diagnostic and basic electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on forklifts.
• Complete comprehensive training to become fully competent on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical Service Skills

Engine Diagnostic Skills

Basic Electrical Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Level 3 in a Relevant Subject

Job description

Forklift Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Doncaster

8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday & Friday 4pm

A£32,000 - A£34,000 Starting Salary

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Van (can be used for personal use) + Annual 5% Bonus + Commission + Pension + Excellent Training + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Forklift Driver Licence + Call Out Allowance + Broadband Contribution + PPE/Uniform + Uniform Washing Service + Laptop + Phone

Forklift Service Engineer role available in a highly successful manufacturer of forklift trucks. The role will suit those looking to join a employee driven company offering comprehensive training and support.

The Forklift Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cleaning equipment or similar. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team of engineers, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts in and around Doncaster. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Excellent OTE available through overtime and commission.

The Forklift Service Engineer Role in Brief:

- Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
- Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
- Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
- Spares placed in van overnight

The Forklift Service Engineer Person Required:

- Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
- Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
- IT literate