Field Mechanic

Field Mechanic (Truck Mounted Forklifts)

£34,000 - £39,000 + (OTE 50K) + Overtime + Company Van + Training + Uniform + Tools + Company Benefits

Chipping Sodbury (Northwest of Bristol)

Are you a Mechanical Engineer or have a similar background, looking to join a market-leading company that offers comprehensive on-the-job training and overtime to boost your earnings?

Established in 1976, this specialised company is at the forefront of forklift truck innovation, supplying to the civil and transport sectors and providing high-end machines to customers throughout the UK. They are now looking to expand their workforce to meet the growing demand.

In this diverse role, you will receive comprehensive training while working both in the workshop and in the field, carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on forklifts, including specialised Palfinger-mounted models, for a range of clients within a local area. This role also requires flexibility, as you will need to respond to customer breakdowns and attend call-outs at short notice.

This role would suit an Mechanical Engineer or someone with a similar background in plant or agriculture, looking to join a stable company that offers on-the-job training and opportunities for overtime to increase earnings.

The Role:

• Repairing and Servicing Truck mounted Forklifts
• Planned and reactive maintenance on forklifts
• On site and field based
• Perform PDI's on new machines prior to delivery to the customer
• You will need to be flexible due to the need to attend call outs to customer breakdowns at short notice
• Monday to Friday (39 hours a week)

The Person:

• Mechanical Engineer or similar
• Background in Forklifts, HGV, Agricultural or Plant

Keywords: Engineer, Mechanical, Plant Mechanic, Agricultural, Field Servicing, Workshop, Forklift, HGV, Maintenance

Reference Number: BBBH17042RM

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