Resident Forklift Engineer (Wakefield)

First Military Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Tools discount

25 days annual leave

Specialist product training

Overtime pay

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Resident Forklift Engineer based in Wakefield. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and related lifting equipment at customer sites, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical engineering background, forklift experience, and a full UK driving licence. Ex-military applicants are encouraged, but all candidates will be considered.

Qualifications

• A solid mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Liaising with customers regarding their requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Teamwork

Communication skills

Forklift experience

UK driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Resident Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking all related hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits Package:

• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday (with exceptions at some customer sites).
• Overtime opportunities: time and a half Monday to Saturday, double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Employee discount scheme, offering deals with major UK brands.
• Up to 60% off premium professional tools.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Specialist product training.

Location: Wakefield

Hours: An 8 hour day between the hours of 06:00 - 16:00 (Mon-Fri)