Service Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Torridge District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading National Material Handling company seeks a Forklift Engineer amidst substantial growth. In this role, you will service and repair trucks, manage workloads effectively, and uphold professional standards. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and benefits including a company van.

Benefits

Opticians and dentist cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

High street discounts

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Forklift Engineer essential.
• Background with electric, hybrid, or mechanical trucks required.
• Professional presentation and good pressure management.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing trucks as directed.
• Diagnosing repair queries with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Completing reports for each job on a PDA system.

Skills

Workload management

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant, Maintenance, or Vehicle

Job description

A leading National Material Handling company has a newly created opportunity to join the business. The company has been established for over 40 years and is one of the most recognised names in the industry. Following significant expansion, they now operate over 14 depots throughout the UK.

The business is experiencing substantial growth and continues to expand in Birmingham. It prides itself on a friendly, supportive culture with opportunities for training and career progression. The role offers an attractive salary package, circa £35k to £44k, which includes a standard 40-hour week with overtime paid at time and a half, and a fully expensed van (including some personal usage).

Responsibilities of the Forklift Engineer

• Servicing and repairing trucks as directed by the Service Manager.
• Diagnosing the nature of each query and repair with a friendly, efficient, 'can-do' attitude.
• Completing reports for each job on a PDA system.
• Driving to client locations.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary of £35k to £44k
• Company van with some personal usage allowance
• Contracted 40-hour week with overtime paid at time and a half
• Opticians and dentist cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• High street discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities

Requirements of the Role

• NVQ Level 2 in Plant, Maintenance, or Vehicle (preferably apprentice trained)
• Experience as a Forklift Engineer
• Background with electric, hybrid, or mechanical trucks
• Full UK driving license
• Good workload management skills and ability to cope under pressure
• Professional presentation
• Team player

Additional Information

Job ID: 1595831

Date Posted: 3 days ago

Expiration Date: 04/08/2025

Location: Northam