Mechanical Technician

Luton Bennett; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Burton-on-Trent. The role involves servicing and repairing forklifts, requiring experience with vehicles or plant machinery. Excellent benefits include a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Overtime at 1.5 & 2.0 rates

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

6% Employer / 4% Employee Pension

Life Assurance

Uniform

Parking

Specialist Tooling

Training

Career Progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out service and repair work on used forklift trucks.
• Order parts as needed.
• Communicate progress to the Workshop Manager.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Technician jobs in Burton-Upon-Trent

#Job No. KS804.

Location:

Burton-Upon-Trent

£31k - 40.5k per year

Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Forklifts/Automotive)

Burton-on-Trent

£31,000 - £40,500 + Overtime at 1.5 & 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 Hours Contracts Available

Mechanical Technician (Engineer) 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 training on their product range.

The role is suitable for engineers from various backgrounds such as plant machinery, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar. Automotive technicians/motor trade applicants are also encouraged as full training will be provided. You should 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 spare parts and communicating progress to the Workshop Manager. The position is based at a client’s site, a large automated warehouse in Burton-on-Trent.

Role overview:

• Carry out service and repair work on used forklift trucks in the workshop and on-site.
• Order parts as needed.
• Monday to Friday work schedule.

Candidate requirements:

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