Mechanical Engineer

Rise Technical; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of handling equipment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Newton Aycliffe. This position offers a unique opportunity to maintain and service forklifts, with extensive training provided. Candidates should have mechanical experience, with specific advantages for those familiar with forklifts or similar machinery. The company emphasizes work-life balance and career progression in a stable environment.

Benefits

Training and development

Progression opportunities

Overtime available

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with forklifts or similar machinery.
• Mechanical or electrical qualifications are a plus.
• Willing to learn and grow in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspection, and testing on forklift machinery.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain machinery in a modern workshop setting.

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical understanding

Hydraulics experience

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer
Newton Aycliffe (Commutable from: Durham, Darlington, Middlesborough, Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Newcastle)

30,000 - 35,000 + Workshop role + Training + Progression + Overtime + Benefits

Do you have forklift or any similar mechanical experience looking to join a national leader in the industry in a workshop position coupled with full electrical, mechanical and hydraulic training?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join this company in a stable permanent role. You will be required to work on modern equipment, maintain a good work life balance and have clear progression within their business.

The company are a multi-million manufacturer of specialist Plant and Material Handling equipment supplying to leading facilities. This role is available due to internal growth plans.

This is a highly varied Monday - Friday days based role out of a modern, fully equipped and local depot. You will be based on site providing Service, Maintenance, Inspection and Testing on a range of Forklift machinery.

This role would suit a Forklift, Mechanical or similar Engineer looking to progress technically, receive multi-skilled training and job a secure business.

The role

• Maintenance, Inspection and Testing on Access, Material Handling, Forklift equipment.
• Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics involved.
• Monday - Friday (8am - 4.30pm).

The person

• Plant, Forklift, REME, Material Handling, Vehicle background.
• Any Mechanical background welcomed.
• Local to area.