Mobile Forklift Service Engineer

Talent Finder; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in forklift services is seeking a Mobile Forklift Service Engineer in Kent. The role involves maintaining and repairing a variety of forklifts, working flexibly across customer sites and in the workshop. Candidates should possess mechanical engineering experience, a full UK driving license, and excellent communication skills. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, company vehicle, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Company vehicle and fuel card

Mobile phone

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus based on company performance

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic electrical knowledge beneficial

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and service all types of forklift trucks.
• Perform repairs on customer sites and in the workshop.
• Fault-find on all makes of forklift trucks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Planning and organisational skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Mobile Forklift Service Engineer | Kent | 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities | Salary starting from £35,000.00 per year

Are you a skilled and energetic individual with a passion for mechanical engineering?

Do you thrive in a dynamic work environment?

If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client is a rapidly expanding company at the forefront of forklift services in Kent and East Sussex. Their continuous growth has led them to the completion of a new workshop conveniently located between Cranbrook and Goudhurst.

As a prominent figure in the industry, the company is dedicated to providing high-quality services to a diverse clientele.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Experience in mechanical engineering
• Basic electrical knowledge (beneficial)
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and on your own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in handling diverse tasks
• Build good rapport with customers
• Full UK driving licence

What will your role look like?

As a Mobile Forklift Service Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining, repairing, servicing, and fault-finding on all makes and types of forklift trucks.

Operations are spread across customer sites, and you may also be involved in repairing other onsite machinery.

Flexibility is key, as you may be required to perform repairs in our workshop.

What can you expect in return?

• Company pension scheme
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Overtime available and paid at 1.5 x hourly rate
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Training, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment await you

If you have mechanical engineering expertise in forklifts, plant, or agricultural machinery then click “APPLY” now!

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In Short

• Industry Recruitment
• Founded 2016
• Location Preston
• Company size 0 - 49

About us

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Our team is combined of a wealth of experience tackling recruitment issues and is dedicated to success.

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