Job Description - Mobile Forktruck Engineer

We are a market leader in lithium powered forktrucks and this is an amazing opportunity to work on lithium machines.
We are a leading and fast-growing provider of maintenance support, services and hire of forklifts to commercial industry and business. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Forklift Service Engineer to provide routine and emergency maintenance, service and support in the Yorkshire and Humber region, onsite at customer premises.
With a background in forklifts, the Forktruck Solutions Mobile Forklift Engineer will have the ability to swiftly and expertly diagnose and conduct the repair or service in a knowledgeable, friendly, courteous, and enthusiastic manner, to the highest standard.

We currently have a large customer base which includes a high amount of electrical equipment, so you must have the ability to prove you have sound electrical knowledge and experience.

Your duties as a Mobile based forklift Engineer will include:

* Servicing and repair of forklifts as directed by the Service Manager.

* Diagnosing the exact nature of each query and repair with a friendly, efficient, 'can-do' attitude.

* Completing a service report for each job on a PDA system.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

* Solid experience with forklifts.

* Confident Electrical knowledge.

* City & Guilds in mechanics or equivalent qualification.

* Be well-organised, methodical and process driven.

* Ability to think outside the box, adept at finding solutions.

* Good at managing own workload and able to cope with pressure.

* Present a professional image - be trustworthy, punctual, and polite.

* Good team player.

Salary and reward package:
Salary: £16.50 starting - rising to £17.50 per hour upon passing a 6-month probationary period complete with overtime opportunities - dependant on experience

Benefits:

* Company pension upon completion of probation period

* Private Medical Cover