Trainee Forklift Engineer (Mechanical Technician/Workshop/Vehicle Technician)
Castleford
£31,000 - £36,000 Base + Pay Reviews + Lots of Overtime Paid at 1.5 & 2.0 + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform
8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (39 hours a week)
Trainee Forklift Engineer 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, progression and lots of overtime opportunities.
The Trainee Forklift Engineer 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 form part of a highly skilled team of 10 in a very reputable business. You’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of used and new forklifts. You’ll also carry out PDI's and order any spares when needed and communicate progress. There is quite a lot of overtime for those looking to boost earnings.
This is a great chance to be part of a professional and people focused business where you can progression to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer and Sales Engineer roles.
The Trainee Forklift Engineer Role in Brief:
* Carry out PDI’s, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks.
* Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment.
* Order spares when necessary.
* Overtime.
The Trainee Forklift Engineer Person Required:
* Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
* IT literate
* Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
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Luton Bennett
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 4BA, England
£31,000 - £36,000 per annum
Full Time
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The Trainee Forklift Engineer position is based in Castleford, offering a salary range of £31,000 to £36,000, along with opportunities for overtime and pay reviews.
- Candidates are expected to have experience with plant machinery, forklifts, HGVs, agricultural equipment, or automotive technology.
- The role involves performing planned maintenance and repairs on forklifts, conducting pre-delivery inspections, and ordering necessary spare parts.
- Ideal applicants should possess mechanical service and repair skills, with some basic electrical knowledge and ideally hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, and the company offers extensive training, progression opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.
