Forklift Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; York; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forklift Service Engineer to join their dynamic team in York. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for those with mechanical service skills, including engineers from various backgrounds such as plant, HGV, or agricultural equipment. You'll benefit from comprehensive training and a robust benefits package, including paid travel, overtime opportunities, and a fully expensed van. Enjoy a local field-based position with no extensive travel required, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime Pay

Fully Expensed Van

Fuel Card

Employer Pension Contribution

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform Washed Weekly

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, or agricultural equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical service and repair skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical Service Skills

Engine Diagnostic Skills

Basic Electrical Skills

Education

Level 3 in a relevant subject

Job description

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

York

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

A£31,000 - A£40,500 Starting Salary

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE A£40-45K) + Fully Expensed Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Forklift Service Engineer (Field) role 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, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Forklift Service Engineer (Field) role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. 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 in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in York. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Forklift Service Engineer (Field) 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 Person Required:

*Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
*Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
*Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject