Senior Workshop Forklift Engineer – Overtime to £48k

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Rochester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of servicing solutions in Rochester seeks a Workshop Service Engineer to repair and maintain a variety of forklifts and materials handling equipment. The ideal candidate should have proven experience as a Service Engineer, strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, with potential earnings up to £48,000 through overtime. Benefit from a 40-hour week, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped overtime

25 days' annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Service Engineer, ideally with forklifts or similar.
• Background in marine or armed forces engineering is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and refurbishing various forklifts and equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and performing efficient repairs to reduce downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Fault-finding expertise

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading provider of servicing solutions in Rochester seeks a Workshop Service Engineer to repair and maintain a variety of forklifts and materials handling equipment. The ideal candidate should have proven experience as a Service Engineer, strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, with potential earnings up to £48,000 through overtime. Benefit from a 40-hour week, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career growth.