Workshop Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment seeks a Mechanical Technician to join their workshop in West Bromwich. The role involves service and repair of forklifts with overtime opportunities and excellent career progression. Candidates with experience from mechanical backgrounds and relevant certifications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

6% Employer/4% Employee Pension

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Discount Benefits Scheme

Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or cars.
• Demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI's, service, and repair work on forklifts.
• Order spare parts when necessary.
• Communicate progress on maintenance and repairs.

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

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Vehicle Technician)

West Bromwich

GBP31,000 - GBP40,500 Base + 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 40 or 45 Hours a Week

Mechanical Technician 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, overtime and progression.

The Mechanical Technician 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 Mechanical Technician 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