Mechanical Technician

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment seeks a Mechanical Technician in Wellingborough. The role offers an excellent starting salary, benefits like pension contributions, and the opportunity for progression to senior roles. Successful candidates will have mechanical and engine diagnostic skills, and will enjoy working in a team-focused environment.

Benefits

6% Employer/4% Employee Pension

Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Discount Benefits Scheme

Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• IT literate and ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical service and repair

Engine diagnostic skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

IT literate

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in relevant discipline

Job description

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Vehicle Technician)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

£31,000 - £40,500 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

Monday to Friday 8am or 9am to 4.30 or 5.30pm

Monday to Friday 40 or 45 Hour Contracts Available

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, overtime and progression.

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.

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