Mobile Vehicle Technician

TipTopJob; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Door to Door Travel

Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x

Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van

Fuel Card

Pension: 6 Employer and 4 Employee

Training Package

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

IT Equipment

Uniform and Washed Weekly

Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service forklifts and materials handling equipment in Swadlincote and surrounding area. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and breakdowns on a field service basis, with training provided to get fully competent on all machinery.

You will typically cover a regional area, with support from a fleet, and there is a strong emphasis on safety, punctuality, and customer service. A valid license and readiness to travel are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vehicles and powered equipment such as forklifts, HGV, or plant machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and basic electrical aptitude for on-site repairs.
• Willingness to travel within a defined region and cover on-site maintenance.

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.
• Spare parts placed in van overnight to support on-site interventions.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical skills

Field service

Forklifts experience

Job description

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

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Up to A GBP 37,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 8am to 4.30pm or Up to A GBP 42,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 7am to 4.30pm

• 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 Swadlincote, 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