FORKLIFT TECHNICIAN / FLT ENGINEER

FORKLIFT TECHNICIAN/ENGINEER

FIELD BASED – Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire

£NEG (DOE) + OT + Company Vehicle

Our well-established client (over 40 years trading) is looking to appoint Forklift Engineers/Technicians to join their rapidly expanding team to support the increase in sales of new and used forklift trucks. As an experienced Service Engineer you can look forward to full product training, and a promising career with a great team of likeminded Forklift Technicians. Your background may be either an agricultural engineer, a plant engineer or even an LGV/HGV engineer. This is an interesting and varied role and offers the opportunity for suitably qualified Field Service Engineers to take responsibility for a geographical area visiting customers within your allocated area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Servicing and preventative maintenance of customer forklift truck equipment ensuring unscheduled repairs are minimised
• Attend breakdowns and perform mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault diagnosis carrying out subsequent repairs in a time and cost-effective manner
• Provide the customer and company with clear information regarding equipment, service, repair or inspection status submitting any recommendations as appropriate
• Develop and maintain client relationships ensuring the highest levels of customer service is achieved
• Liaison with the parts department to ensure appropriate stock levels are held on the company vehicle.
• Completion of documentation to company standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety requirements at all time

Personal Specification:

• In-depth mechanical experience including strong diagnosis and repair skills
• A FLT Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Plant Engineering background
• Experience of hydraulics and electrical equipment an advantage, however factory training will be provided as required
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• A professional and confident personality with the ability to liaise with people from all walks of life
• Able to plan and prioritise workload
• A flexible and helpful attitude to work
• A full driving licence

Key words: Field Service Technician, Field Service Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician. Lincoln, Sleaford, Boston, Horncastle, Louth, Market Rasen, Cambridge, Peterborough, Wisbech, Kings Lynn, Spalding, Ely