Mobile Vehicle Technician

Luton Bennett; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door to door travel

Overtime pay

Company van

Fuel card

Pension 6% employer

Training package

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

IT equipment

Uniform provided

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Luton Bennett is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to cover the Kent territory including Bromley and Dartford. The role involves field service on forklifts, HGVs and related equipment, performing PPM and breakdowns with a company van and fuel card.

You will join a team in an international manufacturing context with training, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position offers a clear path for career development in a mobile engineering role.

Qualifications

• Experience with cars, plant, forklifts, HGV or similar equipment.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Willingness to work in a field-based/mobile role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area.
• Spares placed in van overnight.

Skills

Engine diagnostics

Electrical basics

Field service engineering

Forklift knowledge

Education

Level 3 in relevant subject

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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

Kent Territory - Bromley, Dartford

Up to £36,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 8am to 4.30pm or

Up to £41,000 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 Vehicle Technician role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. This is an ideal role for those seeking a new industry in a field based role.

The Mobile Vehicle Technician 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, 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 Vehicle Technician 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 Vehicle Technician 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