Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)
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Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)
Field Service Engineer (Forklifts)
£35,000 - £40,000 + Company Benefits + Manufacturer Specific Training + Progression + Overtime + Door to Door Pay + Company Van + On Call
Location: Colchester - Essex Patch
Are you a Field Service Forklift Engineer with mechanical and electrical experience looking to join a dynamic company that offers manufacturer-specific training, door-to-door pay, and plenty of overtime opportunities to boost your earnings?
This established UK manufacturer and materials handling specialist supplies innovative articulated forklift trucks, narrow aisle warehouse equipment, and storage solutions into the warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and distribution sectors, backed by over 60 years of engineering expertise, industry-leading innovation, and customer-focused service.
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The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for servicing and repairing a range of forklifts. Your duties will include:
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Maintaining forklift trucks to ensure safe and efficient operation
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Diagnosing and repairing faults on fleet and customer forklift trucks
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Keeping tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition
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Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers
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On call 1 in 4 weeks
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40 hour work week
The Person
- Background in repairing and maintaining forklift trucks or similar equipment
- Mechanical and Electrical background
- Comfortable travelling across Essex and surrounding areas
- Full UK Driving Licence required
Reference: BBBH25213
Field, Service, Engineer, Forklift, Technician, Plant, Mechanical, Electrical Material, Handling HGV, Essex, Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester, Harlow, Brentwood, Braintree, Southend-on-Sea
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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