Site Engineer (Forklift Trucks) (Days & Nights)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the material handling industry is seeking a Site Engineer to maintain their fleet of trucks in Oxford. This role offers a competitive salary, shift allowance, and various benefits, ideal for an experienced engineer looking to grow within a reputable company.

Benefits

25 days holiday + statutory

Competitive Pension Scheme

Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in forklift truck maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to develop skills and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of Material Handling equipment on customer site.
• Fixing and servicing related equipment including forklift trucks.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer of Material Handling equipment looking to onboard a new Site Engineer to maintain a fleet of trucks on a customer site in Oxford. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to get into a new company.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of Material Handling equipment on a customer site in Oxford focusing on forklift trucks
• Fixing and servicing other, related & specialist equipment to include Flat Bed Trucks, High-Level Order Pickers and Car Movers
• Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way on customer site
• Adhering to both the company’s and customer’s health & safety policies whilst working on site

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background due to the requirements of the role; however this is not essential. They will also consider candidates with a background working within a closely related industry such as plant equipment, automotive, commercial vehicles or similar. You will be able to work well on your own and as part of a team whilst being able to develop your skillset and learn as you go. In terms of location, you will need to be based withincommutable distance of Oxford.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (up to £36k)
• Shift Allowance (Roughly £5,000 per year)
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme

The Company

The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring new on new service engineers to increase market share further.