Position Title: Service Engineer (Forklift/Tow motors)
Salary: £43,912.80 plus shift premium
Location: Halewood Transmission Plant
Hours: The plant currently operates days and a 3-shift pattern (Early, Lates, Nights) Shift patterns can be changed based on business requirements.
Ford Halewood Transmissions Limited (FHTL) are seeking a Service engineer within the Effluent Department in Halewood Transmission Plant.
Benefits
* Access to our Employee Development and Assistance Programme
* A unique opportunity to access Fords Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount
* An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of set shutdown dates)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* On site facilities such as a gym, sauna and steam room
Main Responsibilities
* Repair motor combustion engines and related power equipment.
* Operate material handling and diagnostic machinery, ensuring efficiency.
* Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning and lubrication.
* Overhaul and test machines for optimal performance.
* Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment, replacing damaged parts.
* Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, using manuals and schematics.
* Weld or solder broken parts as needed.
* Test mechanical products to meet specifications.
* Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults for repair.
* Manage parts inventory and schedule maintenance.
* Conduct preventive maintenance and analyse data for efficiency.
* Take and analyse effluent samples as required.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen for safety, environment and cost.
* Focus on machine improvement and root cause fixes.
* Forklift and Battery powered vehicle operations and maintenance
The Ideal Candidate
* Mechanical Level 3 Apprenticeship or Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
* Must have experience of working on combustion engines and vehicles including FLTs, crane, tow motors, floor scrubbers etc.