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Workshop Engineer – South West

Bennie Group

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On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

A growing materials handling solutions company is seeking a skilled workshop engineer to support the maintenance of assets and inspections. The ideal candidate will work closely with field engineers, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards and actively participating in continuous improvement efforts. The role is pivotal in maintaining safety and service quality, within a supportive family business atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Career development opportunities
Christmas turkey tradition

Qualifications

  • Previous experience of forklift / materials handling equipment.
  • Experience in the materials handling and plant industry or similar.
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and support team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Repair, maintain, and service Forklift trucks and Material Handling Equipment.
  • General upkeep of the Hire fleet and perform PDIs.
  • Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Problem Solving
Diagnostic Skills
Analytical Skills
Communication
Flexibility

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Field Service Software

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday 45 hours per week, 08:00 and 17:30 - You are also required to work such additional hours as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties or that may be required to fulfil role.

Posted Date: June

How to apply

If you are interested in any of our positions, please apply by sending us an email with your CV and covering letter to careers@bennie.co.uk

Company Summary:

Bennie Equipment is a growing materials handling solutions company based across the UK. The business supplies a complete rangeof;Materials Handling, Powered Access, Cleaning Equipment & much more.

As an Employee in afamilybusiness, you will be working in a close-knit team environment in a Company that has our employees at the centre of everything we do. Bennie Equipment is part of The Bennie Group, a family business founded over 90 years ago.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 45 hours per week, 08:00 and 17:30 – You are also required to work such additional hours as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties or that may be required to fulfil role.

Job Role/Description

To support the Workshop Manager in successful delivery of maintenance of assets, inspections, prep for sales and repairs in a professional manner. Ensure that workshop and on-site activities are carried out safely.

Ensure that all work is delivered to the required HSEQ standards required and that the workshop team continually strive for continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Field Service Engineers, Service Admin and Parts team both at branch and head office level.

Responsibilities
  • Repair, maintain, and service Forklift trucks, Material Handling Equipment.
  • General upkeep of Hire fleet, Including PDIs.
  • Work closely with the parts department to identify correct parts.
  • Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
  • Follow and maintain Bennie Equipment and The Bennie Group, companies, business, and team objectives.
  • Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
  • Adhere to Group companies Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

  • Previous experience of forklift / materials handling equipment engineering
  • Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Analytical with an eye for detail
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Able to work to tight deadlines to turn work around.
  • Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others
  • Courteous, friendly, and tactful
  • NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience in the materials handling and plant industry or similar
  • Familiarity / good working knowledge of field service Software (ie working from a tablet / hand held device)

Personal Qualities

  • Personable
  • Problem Solving
  • Good Customer Service
  • Presentable
  • Able to work as part of a team
What We Offer

Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary

Development: We are committed to investing in our people, so we invest in you. Development is in your hands and we want to enable this so your progression at Bennie is only limited by what you want to achieve.

Finally, Our long-standing family tradition, of giving staff a Christmas turkey

How to apply

If you are interested in any of our positions, please apply by sending us an email with your CV and covering letter to careers@bennie.co.uk

Cranford Road
Burton Latimer
Northamptonshire
NN15 5TB

Part of The Bennie Group
A family of great companies

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