Trainee Workshop Engineer

Luton Bennett; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Trainee Workshop Engineer based in Wellingborough. This role provides extensive on-the-job training and excellent benefits including a competitive salary, pension, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for career progression. Suitable for candidates with mechanical skills and a passion for engineering, this position offers a great career start in a reputable company.

Benefits

6% Employer / 4% Employee Pension

Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Discount Benefits Scheme

Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy required.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI’s, service and repair work on forklift trucks.
• Work Monday to Friday in a busy workshop environment.
• Order spares when necessary and communicate progress.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Basic electrical knowledge

IT literacy

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Trainee Workshop Engineer jobs in Wellingborough

Trainee Workshop Engineer

#Job No. KS811B.

Location:

Wellingborough

£31k - 40.5k per year

Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Trainee Workshop Engineer (Mechanical Technician /Vehicle Technician)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

£31,000 - £36,000 Starting Salary + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform

Monday to Friday 8am or 9am to 4.30 or 5.30pm

Trainee Workshop Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklit trucks. You’ll enjoy great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training, overtime and progression.

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.

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 Trainee Workshop Engineer 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