Forklift Engineer

Is it time to start thinking of a change in career and do you have a passion to move into the world of Field Service Engineering? A global leading manufacturing company has a newly created opportunity for someone from the motor trade, agricultural, or plant industry who is looking for a career change. The patch will cover the Nottingham area. They offer an exceptional training and development program, where you will have a 6-week training program and a full buddy system to support you in your career. They offer an impressive salary and benefits package with an OTE £40k to £45k in your first year, a Company van with personal usage allowed, PDA & Mobile Phone, Overtime paid over a standard 40-hour week, Full Door to Door payment, Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays and much more

Responsibilities of the Field Service Engineer

Reporting to the Service Manager you will be expected to be in control of the maintenance, service, and repairs of material handling equipment on various customer sites within your postcode area. The candidate will be working with an assortment of equipment including diesel, gas, and electric trucks. You will be expected to manage your own work in progress, ensure all relevant paperwork is completed accurately, attend regular training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment, and be an active team player sustaining the company's prestigious reputation. You will be working with everything from small pallet trucks, through to IC trucks, VNA trucks, and automated trucks, you will be required to find, diagnose, and rectify faults, and undertake preventative maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment at their customer sites.

Requirements of the Field Service Engineer

• NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential - Certificates will be required
• Will consider Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Roadside Recovery, Plant Fitter…
• Served full apprenticeship
• Technical experience in Engines, Electrics (Diagnostics) or Hydraulics. This includes all engine types.
• IT Literate and be comfortable with using the latest technology

Salary and Benefits for the Field Service Engineer:

• Attractive starting salary package circa with OTE £40k to £45k minimum in your first year
• Overtime paid at time and a half over a 40-hour week
• Working Hours 8 am to 4.30 pm Mon to Thurs, 8 am to 4 pm on Fridays
• Door to Door payments
• Bonus Scheme + additional bonus once completed probation of £500
• Occasional on-call support required paid in addition to your salary
• Company van and fuel card, with the option for private use
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• World-class specialised product training
• Full Forklift Driver License
• Buddy support system in place
• Company laptop and phone
• In-boot overnight parts deliveries
• PPE and Uniform supplied
• Uniform cleaning service
• Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material-handling equipment
• Technical support available
• Local support network of colleagues - buddy system

If you are considering moving into the world of Field Service Engineering then this the perfect opportunity to join a world leader in their field, who will support you to be the best Service expert in your field.

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