Mechanical Technician

TipTopJob; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling equipment manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their skilled team in Biggleswade. The role involves mechanical and electrical service and repair of forklifts, providing excellent benefits including training, overtime, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Employer/Employee Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Uniform

Parking

Specialist Tooling

Training

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicles, HGVs, forklifts, and plant machinery.
• Full training provided, welcoming various backgrounds in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service and repair work on forklift trucks.
• Order parts and provide progress updates to the Workshop Manager.
• Work Monday to Friday on-site at a client's location.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Forklifts/Automotive)

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

A GBP 31,000 - GBP 40,500 + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + 6 Employer/4 Employee Pension + Life Assurance + Uniform + Parking + Specialist Tooling + Training + Career Progression

Monday to Friday, 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

Mechanical Technician (Engineer) role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. You will enjoy great benefits associated with a world-leading company, including training on their product range.

The role is suitable for engineers from various backgrounds including plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment. Automotive technicians/motor trade applicants are also encouraged to apply, as full training will be provided. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills on vehicles or plant equipment.

You will be part of a highly skilled team in a reputable business. The role involves mechanical and electrical service and repair of used forklifts. Responsibilities include ordering spares when needed and communicating progress to the Workshop Manager. The position is based at a client's site, a large automated warehouse in Burton-on-Trent.

The Mechanical Technician Role In Brief:

• Carry out service and repair work on workshop and on-site basis on a range of used forklift trucks.
• Order parts as needed.
• Work Monday to Friday during the day.

The Person Required:

• Experience working on vehicles, HGVs, forklifts, cars, plant machinery, etc.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• IT literate.