Forklift Service Engineer
£40,000.00 (OTE) + Overtime
40 Hours a week
Overtime available
Based in Hull, HU9 Area
Our loyal client is a family owned company who believe that good people make a great business. They place their people at the heart of their company and believe they are essential for delivering excellent standards of customer service. It is testament to their business that many of their current experienced service engineers remain with the company today, having started with us as apprentices.
The role as forklift service engineer will include (but not limited to) the following:
Carry out planned maintenance and Thorough Examinations to pre-determined schedules and document fully both at our workshop and at customer premises.
Diagnose and resolving technical issues / sub-standard equipment through the use of industry expertise, diagnostic software, guidance notes.
Complete Pre-delivery Inspections / Calibration and Commissioning of new equipment both in our workshop and on customer sites.
Providing records of service activities, including work performed, parts used, and customer interactions, and provide regular reports to management, contributing to effective communication and documentation of service activities.
Observe Health & Safety requirements at all times.
Observe workshop housekeeping rules.
Maintain a clean & orderly working area including common areas.
Ensure all PPE is worn as required, maintained to safe standard & replaced accordingly. The ideal candidate will:
Be a time served engineer with strong electrical skills.
Have a good knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
Have experience and repair of materials handling equipment (especially forklifts) coupled with excellent practical problem solving and fault diagnostic skills.
Must be organised, professional and possess a courteous and friendly manner.
Officially trained to operate forklifts and other MHE (not essential)
Certified to carry out LOLER / Thorough Examinations.
Full Driving Licence Essential.
Computer Literacy Required.Why join the company:
You're not just a payroll number - we are a family run, long established company with a fun and friendly working environment
Very Attractive Package:
Basic Salary of between £36,500 - £38,500 (OTE 40k) depending on experience.
Plus overtime
Performance bonus
5 Days Paid Sick Per Year
Holiday entitlement which grows with service.
Modern fully equipped service vehicle with racking
Mobile phone allowance
Company pension scheme
Company Issued Laptop.
We are Audited and Accredited Members of UK Materials Handling Association (formerly FLTA).
We are Accredited Members of CFTS for Thorough Examination LOLER.
We have a modern, fully equipped, heated and modern workshop with specialised tooling and machine shop. Available for private use also by approval.
We are a long established dealer of quality Materials Handling products manufactured by TCM - the 4th largest Manufacturer in the World.
We have comprehensive TCM training and dealer service support. You're not on your own.
We offer Industry specific accredited technical training courses to broaden and strengthen your skills.
You will be trained to our standard and beyond.If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to (url removed) or call the Commercial team on (phone number removed) if you have any queries.
Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector