Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading material handling manufacturer who are looking to recruit a new forklift service engineer to service a fleet of forklift trucks and other Material Handling equipment from their depot in Exeter. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer interested in a new role.
Responsibilities
Servicing forklift trucks & other material handling equipment
Carrying out diagnostics on all equipment
Liaising with management in the workshop to ensure maintenance is carried out efficiently and effectively
Reporting to the Service Manager regularly with updates on how the workshop is running
Requirements
The company have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background but this is not essential. The company are open to considering candidates from other backgrounds including plant, powered access, automotive/commercial vehicles or other related sectors provided you have strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience. You will be able to work well on your own with your own initiative or as part of a wider team. Ultimately, the company are after an individual with the right attitude and work ethic. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in commutable distance of Exeter.
Benefits
Competitive salary (up to £32k)
Overtime paid time and a half
Up to 5% annual bonus
Competitive pension
25 days holiday + statutory
The Company
The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring in new engineers to service the consistently expanding client base