Trainee Workshop Engineer (Mechanical Technician / Vehicle Technician)
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: GBP 31,000 - GBP 36,000 starting salary + 6% employer pension + 4% employee pension + overtime at time and a half and double time + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + life assurance + discount benefits scheme + uniform
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am or 9am to 4.30pm or 5.30pm
This Trainee Workshop Engineer role is with a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. The company offers excellent benefits, comprehensive on-the-job training, overtime, and opportunities for progression.
The role is suitable for engineers from various backgrounds including plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar. Automotive technicians and motor trade applicants are also encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, with ideally some engine diagnostic and basic electrical skills.
You will be part of a skilled team responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on a range of forklifts. Responsibilities include ordering spares and communicating progress effectively.
This position offers a great opportunity to develop within a professional, people-focused business, with potential progression to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer, or Sales Engineer.
The Trainee Workshop Engineer Role In Brief
* Carry out PDI, service, and repair work on forklifts in the workshop and on-site.
* Work Monday to Friday in a busy workshop environment.
* Order spares as needed.
* Overtime opportunities.
The Person Required
* Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars, or similar equipment.
* Excellent communication skills.
* IT literate.
* Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
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