Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Vehicle Technician)
Newton Aycliffe Depot
£31,000 - £33,000 Base + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform
8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (39 hours a week)
Mechanical Technician role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. You’ll enjoy great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training, overtime and progression.
The Mechanical Technician 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 in a very reputable business. You’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts. You’ll order any spares when needed and communicate progress. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week.
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 Mechanical Technician 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 Person Required:
* Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
* Excellent communication skills
* IT literate
* Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
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Mechanical Technician
Luton Bennett
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 20 days
Newton Aycliffe, Durham DL5 5HG, England
£31,000 - £36,000 per annum
Full Time
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The Mechanical Technician position is based at the Newton Aycliffe Depot, offering a salary between £31,000 and £33,000 plus benefits.
- Candidates should have experience working with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural equipment, or similar, with a preference for those holding a level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- The role involves performing planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on forklifts, with overtime opportunities available at time and a half.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 39 hours per week, with additional benefits including a pension scheme and 25 days of holiday.
- This position provides a pathway for career progression into roles such as Team Leader or Field Engineer within a reputable, international manufacturer.