Forklift Engineer

Description:

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Mobile Forklift Engineer

£34,000 - £38,000 DOE | Company Van | Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm

Ready to take your forklift engineering career on the road?

If you're an experienced Forklift Engineer who enjoys working independently, solving problems at customer sites and having the freedom of a mobile role, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're looking for an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join an established business on a permanent basis.

You'll receive a fully expensed company van, specialist tools, enhanced overtime rates and excellent benefits - with minimal trips back to the depot. In fact, you'll typically only need to visit the depot once or twice a week to collect parts.

What's in it for you?

£34,000 - £38,000 salary, depending on experience
Fully expensed company van
Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Company mobile phone
Workwear provided
Specialist tools provided where required
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Permanent, full-time position
Predominantly field-based
Minimal depot visits - typically 1-2 times per weekThe Role

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you'll travel to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs on forklift trucks and materials handling equipment.

You'll be trusted to manage your own workload and will have the support of the depot when parts or additional assistance are required.

Your responsibilities will include:

Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks at customer sites
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
Carrying out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
Completing inspections and service documentation
Managing your own daily workload and customer appointments
Ordering and collecting parts when required
Providing a professional service to customers
Maintaining a high standard of workmanshipWhat we're looking for

Forklift truck engineering experience is essential.

We're looking for someone who has hands-on experience servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and is confident working independently in a field-based environment.

You'll need:

Previous experience working on forklift trucks - ESSENTIAL
Experience as a Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician or Materials Handling Engineer
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Hydraulic experience would be advantageous
The ability to diagnose and repair faults independently
A full, clean UK driving licence
Good communication and customer service skills
A reliable and professional approach
Flexibility to work overtime when required

INDCP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy