Mechanical Technician

Luton Bennett; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Avonmouth, Bristol. The role offers a starting salary between £32,000 and £34,500, along with a generous benefits package including pension, overtime, and holiday. Responsibilities include performing maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks, with opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates should have experience with plant or similar equipment and hold a relevant qualification.

Benefits

6% Employer/4% Employee Pension

Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Discount Benefits Scheme

Uniform

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI’s, service and repair work on forklift trucks.
• Work in a busy workshop environment from Monday to Friday.
• Order spares when necessary.
• Work overtime when applicable.

Skills

Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer)
Avonmouth, Bristol
£32,000 - £34,500 Starting Salary + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform
8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Mechanical Technician role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. You’ll enjoy great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training.

The Mechanical Technician role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. Automotive technicians/motor trade applicants will also be very suitable.

You’ll form part of a highly skilled team in a very reputable business. You’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts. You’ll order any spares when needed and communicate progress.

This is a great chance to be part of a professional and people focused business where you can progression to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer and Sales Engineer roles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI’s, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks.
• Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment.
• Order spares when necessary.
• Overtime.

The Person Required

• Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline