Service Engineer (Forklifts)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment agency seeks a Service Engineer in Loughborough to service and maintain forklifts. The ideal candidate will have a background in the Forklift, Plant, or Diesel industries and strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge. A valid UK's driver's licence is essential. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including training and a van.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Bonus

Overtime

Van

Fuel Card

Pension

Qualifications

• Background within the Forklift/Plant/Diesel/Generator/HGV industry or a related field.
• Strong knowledge in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Full, valid UK driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of both customer and company forklifts.
• Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs of said forklifts.
• Providing technical guidance and advice when necessary.

Skills

Multiskilled Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Service Engineer (Forklifts/Plant)

Loughborough, Leicestershire

£35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Van + Fuel Card + Pension

Are you a Service Engineer or similar, coming from a background within the Forklift/Plant/Diesel/Generator/HGV industry or a related field, looking to join a well-established, rapidly growing company, rich with over 20 years of history? Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled specialists, joining a company continuously recognised for their premium quality service and best‑in‑class workmanship on every project they undertake, revered as industry leaders within the forklift sector?

In this role, the successful Service Engineer or similar will be responsible for the service and maintenance of both customer and company forklifts. In addition, you will also be responsible for any troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairs of said forklifts as and when needed. On top of this, you will also be responsible for providing technical guidance and advice when necessary. Finally, you will be responsible for keeping accurate technical documentation of any projects worked.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of both customer and company forklifts
• Troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairs of said forklifts
• Providing technical guidance and advice when necessary

Qualifications

• Background within the Forklift/Plant/Diesel/Generator/HGV industry or a related field
• Multiskilled Engineer with strong knowledge in both mechanical and electrical engineering; previous experience with hydraulics is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Full, valid UK driver’s licence

Reference: BBBH22563

Keywords: Forklift, Service, Maintenance, Repair, Plant, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Electrical, Multiskilled, Field, Engineer, Leicester

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