Trainee Workshop Engineer

Luton Bennett; North East; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturer of materials handling equipment in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Trainee Workshop Engineer. This role offers a salary between £31,000 - £35,000 with opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate will have mechanical service and repair skills and a level 3 qualification or equivalent. Great benefits include pension, overtime pay, and a solid training program.

Benefits

6% Employer/4% Employee Pension

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Discount Benefits Scheme

Uniform

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI’s, 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.
• Work overtime as required.

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

Trainee Workshop Engineer — Newton Aycliffe

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

Working hours: 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Trainee Workshop Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. You’ll 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.

You’ll form part of a highly skilled team in a very reputable business. You’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts. You’ll 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.

The Trainee Workshop Engineer role in brief:

• Carry out PDI’s, 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