Forklift Engineer, Field Service

Location: Newcastle & Surrounding Area

Salary: Up to £38k Basic (DOE), realistic £50k+ OTE + great benefits listed below:

Our Client is a market leading manufacture within the Material Handling sector. They are looking for candidates who could be from the following industries with solid transferable skills:

• Forklift Engineering


• Automotive - Vehicle Technicians or Roadside Recovery


• Armed Forces - e.g. REME


• Agricultural or Construction Plant


• HGV, LGV or PSV

You’ll receive first class initial and on-going training to enable you to do your job well. Based in the field you will look after customers in your region. Things you’ll be doing include:

• Servicing, maintaining & attending breakdowns of forklift trucks.


• Diagnosing electrical, mechanical & hydraulic faults.

There are a couple of things you’ll need to have for this role:

• Full UK driving licence (less than 6 points)


• Experience repairing wheeled vehicles.


• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in relevant engineering area would be an advantage.


• A Can-Do attitude with strong work ethic.


• A good customer focused approach to your work.

What they offer:

• Basic up to £38k depending on experience.


• £50k Realistic OTE 


• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Free Uniform Laundering & Van Washing


• Shopping Discounts available


• Full Manufactures Specialist Training


• Company Van (Personal Use Available)


• Phone & PDA


• Paid Door to Door


• Pension Contribution 10%


• Specialist Tools Provided


• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Scheme


• Specsavers Discount Vouchers


• Sick Pay & Occupational Scheme


• Life Assurance x 4


• Days - Monday - Friday

Forklift Engineer, Field Service Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer - £50k OTE plus benefits

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