Mechanical Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Technician, where you'll enjoy a supportive environment and comprehensive training. This role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse range of forklifts, with opportunities for overtime and commission. With a starting salary of £32,000 to £34,000, plus excellent benefits including paid travel, a fully expensed van, and a 5% annual bonus, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a thriving industry. Your skills in mechanical service, diagnostics, and IT will be key to your success in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0

Fully Expensed Van

Annual 5% Bonus

Commission

Pension

Excellent Training

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Forklift Driver Licence

Qualifications

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

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 Diagnostic Skills

Basic Electrical Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Level 3 in a Relevant Subject

Job description

Mechanical Technician (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Basingstoke

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

Mechanical Technician 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 Mechanical Technician 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 both in the workshop and in the field. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Excellent OTE available through overtime and commission.

The Mechanical Technician 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 Mechanical Technician 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