Mobile Forklift Engineer

Luton Bennett; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door to Door Travel

Van provided (personal use)

Fuel card

Pension 6% employer / 4% employee

Training package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

IT equipment

Uniform and washed weekly

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Luton Bennett is recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer (Field Service Engineer/Mechanic/Vehicle Technician) in Northampton. The role offers up to £37,000 for a 40-hour week or up to £42,000 for a 45-hour week, with a Monday-to-Friday pattern. You will service and repair forklifts and related equipment across a defined region.

You’ll operate from a company van, with training to become fully competent on the machinery. Overtime is available and a pension is provided, along with other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with forklifts, HGVs, plant or similar equipment.
• Ability to carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Willingness to work in a field service role within the Northampton area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area.
• Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment.
• Spares placed in van overnight.

Skills

Engine diagnostics

Electrical skills

Field service experience

Vehicle technician background

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Mobile Forklift Engineer (Field Service Engineer/Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Northampton

Up to £37,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 8am to 4.30pm OR Up to £42,000 Monday to Friday 45 Hours a Week, 7am to 4.30pm

Benefits:

• Paid Door to Door Travel
• Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0
• Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use)
• Fuel Card
• 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension
• Training Package
• 25 Days Holiday
• Bank Holidays
• IT Equipment
• Uniform and Washed Weekly
• Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Mobile Forklift Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks.

The Mobile Forklift Engineer role will be suitable for candidates who have worked on cars, plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. If you are a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic looking for a change of industry and like the idea of being mobile role this role could really appeal.

Part of a team, you'll be responsible for carrying out PPM and breakdown on a range of forklifts in Northampton, typically an hour maximum from your home location. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Mobile Forklift Engineer Role in Brief:

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
• Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
• Spares placed in van overnight

The Mobile Forklift Engineer Required:

• Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
• Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject