Mechanical Technician

Luton Bennett; North East; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the North East is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their skilled team. You'll carry out maintenance and repairs on a variety of forklifts in a busy workshop environment. Ideal candidates will have mechanical service experience and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a focus on employee progression.

Benefits

6% Employer/4% Employee Pension

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Discount Benefits Scheme

Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, cars or similar.
• Must have strong mechanical service and repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI's, service and repair work on forklift trucks.
• Order spares when necessary.
• Communicate progress to relevant teams.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Forklifts)

Newton Aycliffe

£31,000 - £35,000 Base (OTE £40K) + 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 and progression opportunities.

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 need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

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. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week.

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.

The Mechanical Technician role in brief:

• 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