Forklift Service Engineer jobs in Northampton
Job No. KS645A
Location: Northampton
Salary: £32k - 36k per year
Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Forklift Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)
Working Hours: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Starting Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 DOE
Benefits:
1. Paid Door to Door Travel
2. Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0
3. Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use)
4. Fuel Card
5. 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension
6. Training Package
7. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
8. IT Equipment
9. Uniform and Washed Weekly
10. Shopping/Discount Vouchers
The Forklift Service Engineer role is available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a local field-based role offering comprehensive on-the-job training, an extensive benefits package, and progression routes.
This position is suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment. It is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry, as the company will provide full training. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally with engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.
As part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Northampton. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired, mostly during the week.
The Forklift Service Engineer Role in Brief:
1. Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
2. Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
3. Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
4. Spares placed in van overnight
The Forklift Service Engineer Required:
1. Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, or similar equipment; automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
2. Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
3. Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
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