Mobile Vehicle Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed van (Ford Transit)

Door to door travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fuel card

Pension (employer 6%, employee 4%)

Training package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

IT equipment

Uniform and washed weekly

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Luton Bennett is recruiting a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Northampton to service forklift trucks and related equipment across a local region. The role covers scheduled maintenance and breakdowns, with a company van and equipment provided.

You will gain comprehensive training on all machinery, with overtime opportunities and a structured career path in a field-based role.

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic equipment and basic electrical skills.
• Experience on cars, plant, forklifts, HGV or similar equipment is suitable.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery in the field.
• Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area.
• Full training to become fully competent on all machinery and equipment.

Skills

Engine diagnostics

Electrical basics

Field service

Plant, forklifts, HGV experience

Education

Level 3 in a relevant subject

Job description

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

Northampton

Up to £37,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 8am to 4.30pm orUp 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 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 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 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