Job Description
Job Title:Field-Based Forklift Engineer Location:Northampton, Northamptonshire Salary:£33,000-£39,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - paid door to door Hours:Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x Job Type:Full-time, PermanentAbout the Company: Interaction Technical is proud to partner with a leading material handling firm that is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking an experienced mobile forklift repair engineer to join their dynamic team. Our client provides comprehensive handling and access solutions across the UK, with multiple sites nationwide.Benefits Package:24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days total)Paid travel time from door to doorExtensive training and development in electrical and mechanical repairs, fault finding, and diagnosticsOvertime available at 1.5xPension schemeCompany van and fuel card, including reasonable private useAll travel time and expenses covered from home to/from siteExceptional earning potential with opportunities for career advancementKey Responsibilities:Diagnose faults, service, and perform emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machineryCollaborate with customers regarding plant, lifting, and handling productsWork independently at customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure proper documentation and solutionsTravel to various sites to repair equipment and develop effective solutionsWork on engines, batteries, pneumatics, hydraulics, and perform mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairsRequirements:Previous experience in the plant or forklift industries (essential)Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)Experience with engines and batteries (essential)Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service experienceRelevant qualifications (NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) are advantageousFull UK Driver's LicenseAbout Interaction Recruitment: Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality.
We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, contact Michael at (phone number removed), or email.Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you soon!INDNH
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