Mechanical technician

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Vehicle Technician) Swanley, Kent GBP31,000 - GBP33,000 Base + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (39 hours a week) Mechanical Technician role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. You rsquo;ll enjoy great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training and progression routes. The Mechanical Technician role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. Automotive technicians/motor trade applicants will also be very suitable. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills. You rsquo;ll form part of a highly skilled team in a very reputable business. You rsquo;ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts. You rsquo;ll order any spares when needed and communicate progress. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week. This is a great chance to be part of a professional and people focused business where you can progression to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer and Sales Engineer roles. The Mechanical Technician role in brief: * Carry out PDI rsquo;s, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks. * Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment. * Order spares when necessary. * Overtime. The Mechanical Technician Person Required: * Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment. * Excellent communication skills * IT literate * Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline