Workshop Engineer

Recruit4Staff (Wrexham) Ltd.; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Standard pension scheme

Medical scheme

Death-in-service benefit of four times

Job summary

Recruit4staff is representing an established materials handling and powered access equipment business recruiting a Workshop Engineer to work in Oswestry.

You will service, maintain and repair a varied fleet including access equipment, forklifts and telehandlers, with focus on minimising downtime and maintaining health and safety standards. Some involvement with other company fleets may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Workshop Engineer or similar with forklift/access equipment/plant repairs.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Able to complete repairs efficiently while minimising downtime.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of machinery including access equipment, forklifts and telehandlers.
• Coordinate parts ordering with the Service Controller to ensure jobs are completed on time.

Skills

Workshop Engineer

Forklift

Access equipment

Plant repairs

Downtime minimisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Service and Repair

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established materials handling and powered access equipment business in their search for a Workshop Engineer to work in Oswestry

Job Details:

• Pay: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Annual bonus scheme, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, standard pension scheme, medical scheme and death-in-service benefit of four times salary

Job Role: As a Workshop Engineer, you will service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of machinery, including access equipment, forklifts and telehandlers, with occasional work on the company's HGV, van and car fleet. The Workshop Engineer will focus on minimising fleet and customer downtime, completing repairs within required timescales and maintaining high standards of health and safety. You will also coordinate parts ordering with the Service Controller for jobs you are responsible for.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a Workshop Engineer or in a similar role involving forklift, access equipment or plant repairs
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
• Ability to complete repairs efficiently while minimising machinery downtime

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Service and Repair, or equivalent, would be advantageous for the Workshop Engineer

Commutable From: Wrexham, Oswestry, Welshpool, Powys

Similar Job Titles: Engineer, Workshop Technician, FLT Engineer, Forklift Engineer

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