Trainee Workshop Engineer

TipTopJob; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturer based in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Trainee Workshop Engineer. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on forklifts in a busy workshop environment. Candidates should have mechanical service skills and ideally hold a relevant Level 3 qualification. The position offers a competitive salary, overtime, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Overtime pay

25 Days Holiday

Life Assurance

Discount Benefits Scheme

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDIs, service and repair work on forklift trucks.
• Work in a busy workshop environment.
• Order spares when necessary.
• Perform overtime as needed.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

A GBP 31,000 - GBP 35,000 Base (OTE A GBP 40K) + 6 Employer/4 Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 and 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform

8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Trainee Workshop Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. Youll enjoy great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training and progression opportunities.

The Trainee Workshop Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. Automotive technicians/motor trade applicants will also be very suitable. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

Youll form part of a highly skilled team in a very reputable business. Youll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts. Youll order any spares when needed and communicate progress. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week.

This is a great chance to be part of a professional and people focused business where you can progression to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer and Sales Engineer roles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDIs, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks.
• Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment.
• Order spares when necessary.
• Overtime.

The Person Required

• Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline