Mechanical Technician (Workshop/Automotive)

Felixstowe

Up to £36,000 Starting Salary + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform + PPE + Subsidised Canteen

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Mechanical Technician role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training and progression routes to field service and leadership/management roles.

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’ll be based at a client’s site responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of equipment including forklifts, HGV's, Tractors, Lighting Towers and similar. You’ll order any spares when needed and communicate progress. There are over 200 pieces of equipment and a there is a dedicated workshop on site.

The Mechanical Technician role in brief:
* Carry out PDI’s, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks at a client’s distribution centre.
* Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment.
* Order spares when necessary.

The Mechanical Technician Person Required:
* Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
* Excellent communication skills
* IT literate