Workshop Engineer (Specialist Electric Vehicles)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric vehicle sector is looking for an experienced engineer to work in their Greater Manchester workshop. The role involves servicing electric trucks and specialized vehicles, offering a competitive salary, overtime, and various benefits including 25 days holiday. Ideal candidates should have a strong electrical and mechanical understanding along with experience in relevant backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunity paid time and a half

25 days holiday + statutory + birthday

Full uniform & PPE supplied

Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Experience in electric vehicles or material handling.
• Strong electrical and mechanical understanding.
• Background in cleaning equipment or pneumatics welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Servicing fleet of electric trucks and related vehicles.
• Preparing vehicles for delivery to customers.
• Liaising with technical support for efficient service.

Skills

Electrical understanding

Mechanical understanding

Pneumatics experience

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of specialist electric vehicles who are to bring on a new engineer to work out of their workshop in Greater Manchester. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunities this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a new role with an expanding company.

Responsibilities

• Servicing the company’s fleet of electric trucks, road vehicles, tuggers and other specialist vehicles
• Developing a knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of different equipment
• Preparing vehicles and equipment before delivery to customers
• Fixing and servicing other related material handling & specialist equipment
• Liaising with the technical support team to ensure all service is carried out efficiently

Requirements

The company prefers an individual from a similar background either in electric vehicles or material handling background due to the requirements of the role. They would also be open to applicants from a number of other similar backgrounds provided you have a strong electrical and mechanical understanding. Given that they also supply cleaning equipment, an individual from this sector would also be a possibility as would individuals from other sectors with strong pneumatics experience. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in Greater Manchester.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
• 25 days holiday + statutory + birthday
• Full uniform & PPE supplied
• Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)

The Company

Over 20 years old, the company are a well-established provider of various electric vehicles, materials handling and other specialist equipment. They provide various products to include road vehicles, multi passenger & Pedestrian controlled vehicles. as well as other various handling products. With a well-established client base, they now require an experienced engineer to work at their depot in Greater Manchester.