Workshop engineer forklifts

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with one of the world rsquo;s leading Material Handling equipment manufacturers that are looking to recruit new Workshop Engineers to work at their depot in Newton Aycliffe. With a competitive salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer interested in a new role or an individual from a similar background looking to get into the industry. Responsibilities middot; Servicing the company rsquo;s fleet of new and used forklift trucks and other specialist Material Handling equipment. middot; Preparing all equipment for dispatch to customers including conducting PDIs on new, short-term rental equipment and rebuilding used equipment for sale. middot; Adhering to the company rsquo;s health safety policies whilst working on site middot; Reporting to the Workshop Team Leader middot; Developing an understanding of the manufacturer rsquo;s products and assisting with new staff further down the line Requirements The company have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background due to the requirements of the role, however this is not essential. They will also consider candidates with a background working within a closely related industry such as plant equipment, automotive, commercial vehicles or similar. You will be able to work well on your own and as part of a team whilst being able to develop your skillset and learn as you go. In terms of location, you will need to be based within Newton Aycliffe. Benefits middot; Competitive salary dependent on experience (up to GBP36k) middot; Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours middot; 25 days holiday + statutory middot; Competitive Pension Scheme middot; Healthcare The Company The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they rsquo;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 rsquo;re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring new on new service engineers to increase market share further