Site Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading material handling manufacturer who are looking to recruit a new forklift service engineer to service a fleet of forklift trucks on a client’s site in Lichfield. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer interested in a new role. Responsibilities Servicing a fleet of Material Handling equipment of a customer site in Coalville Servicing forklift trucks & other material handling equipment  Carrying out diagnostics on all equipment Liaising with management on site to ensure maintenance is carried out efficiently and effectively Reporting to the Service Manager regularly with updates on how the site is running Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way on customer site Requirements  The company are open to talking to candidates from a mechanical or electrical background and are fairly open on the industry from which the experience comes from. Although there is a preference for individuals with a forklift background, this is not essential as they’d also be interested in speaking to candidates from automotive, commercial vehicles, plant hire, powered access and construction. You will be able to work well on your own with your own initiative and have good customer facing skills. Ultimately, the company are after an individual with the right attitude and work ethic. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in commutable distance to Coalville.  Benefits Competitive salary (up to £38k) Monthly commission Company van Overtime paid time and a half Up to 5% annual bonus Competitive pension 25 days holiday + statutory Night Shifts (17:00 – 01:00) The Company The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’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’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring in new engineers to service the consistently expanding client base