Forklift Service Engineer

TipTopJob; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forklift Service Engineer for a field-based role in Northampton. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for those with mechanical service and repair skills, including engine diagnostics and basic electrical knowledge. The company provides comprehensive on-the-job training, ensuring you become fully competent in handling a variety of forklifts and associated equipment. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and the chance to work locally without extensive travel. If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 rates

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

Fuel Card

6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension

Training Package

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment.
• Engine diagnostics and basic electrical skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical Service and Repair Skills

Engine Diagnostics

Basic Electrical Skills

Education

Level 3 or Equivalent in Relevant Subject

Job description

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

Location: Northampton

Working Hours: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: A£32,000 - A£36,000 Starting Salary DOE

Benefits:

1. Paid Door to Door Travel
2. Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 rates
3. Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use)
4. Fuel Card
5. 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension
6. Training Package
7. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
8. IT Equipment
9. Uniform and Washed Weekly
10. Shopping/Discount Vouchers

The Forklift Service Engineer role is available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You'll enjoy a local field-based role offering comprehensive on-the-job training, an extensive benefits package, and progression routes.

This role is suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment. It is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry, as the company will provide full training. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally having engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

As part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Northampton. No stay-away or extensive travel is required, and overtime is available if desired, mostly during the week.

The Forklift Service Engineer Role in Brief:

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

The Forklift Service Engineer Required:

1. Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment; automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
2. Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
3. Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject