My client is looking for a Battery Engineer / Field Service Engineer to complete work on a range of customer's sites. They are ideally looking for an experienced Battery Engineer, who is confident, with excellent communication and customer service skills. This is a permanent full-time position.
Location: Reading - As this is a field service role, you can live up to 1 hour away from Reading.
Hours: Monday to Friday dayshift - 40 hour week with no call outs / weekends.
Salary: £28,000pa to £35,000pa DOE + overtime paid at x1.5.
BENEFITS:
1. 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
2. Company pension scheme.
3. Company van.
4. Company tablet, laptop & mobile phone.
KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain and repair forklift batteries and charging equipment on customer sites.
2. Liaise closely with Key Accounts and carry out repairs and services as required.
3. Carry out battery topping, cleaning, and maintenance on customer premises.
4. Shift covers for sickness & holiday support.
5. Submit all job sheets and reports to head office on a weekly basis.
6. Safely prepare equipment for transportation.
7. Build up strong relationships with members of staff and customers.
8. Work closely with the service department to plan and schedule jobs and prioritise urgent callouts.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
1. Knowledge of forklift batteries & chargers is desirable but not essential.
2. Background in Battery & Charger repairs & maintenance is desirable but not essential.
3. Excellent communication skills within the company and externally with customers.
4. Must hold Full UK Driving Licence, as company van will be provided.
5. Ability to function as part of a team.
6. Diligent and conscientious attitude with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
7. Ability to work unsupervised.
8. Well organised, confident and professional.
Commutable from: Swindon, Bristol, Southampton, Slough, High Wycombe, Heathrow, Watford and surrounding areas.
If you are interested in joining our team, we would like to hear from you.
Impact Recruitment is a recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.
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