Role
Field Service Engineer / Forklift Mechanic
Location
Basildon, Essex (accepting applications from surrounding areas)
Salary
£40,000-£50,000 DOE
Hours
07 : 00-17 : 00 Monday to Thursday, 16.00 finish Friday (49 hour week)
Job type
Full time, Permanent
Company
Interaction Technical have partnered with an expanding family-owned business operating within the forklift supplier and repair industry on their search for an experienced field service engineer / forklift mechanic to join their growing team. Our client has been established for nearly 50 years and are now at a stage of growth where they are looking to add an engineer to the team. If you are an experienced field service engineer / forklift mechanic looking for a new opportunity in and around the Essex area, please click ‘apply now’!
Package
* Salary between £40,000-£50,000 salary dependent of experience
* Company van & fuel card + limited personal use with van
* 28 days holiday – Inclusive of public holidays
* Overtime paid @ 1.5x Saturdays
* Pension scheme
* Medical scheme
* Company uniform provided
Role
* Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs / breakdowns on forklift and plant machinery.
* Collaborate with customers surrounding the lifting and handling products.
* The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
* Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
* Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
Requirements
* Previous experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
* Electrical and / or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience (advantageous)
* Previous experience working in the Forklift, Plant, HGV and / or Agricultural industries (advantageous)
* Experience working with engines and batteries (advantageous)
* Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical / electrical engineering (advantageous)
* Full UK Drivers License
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