Trainee Forklift Mechanic

*Must have full UK drivers licence*

As our Field Forklift Engineer you will act as a key member of the team by keeping our client’s forklifts in smooth working order. You will have the following duties and responsibilities:

- Performing repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance of customer materials handling equipment
- Perform mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault diagnosis carrying out subsequent repairs in a time and cost-effective manner
- Develop and maintain client relationships ensuring the highest levels of customer service is achieved
- Liaison with the parts department to ensure appropriate stock levels are held on the company vehicle.
- Completion of documentation to company standards

Skills and Experience
- Experience of working on mobile machinery (brakes, steering, wheels, lift chains etc.)
- Electrical drive and control systems
- Diesel and LPG engines and common drive-trains
- Hydraulics
- Some computer/electronic based diagnostic experience would be considered an advantage
- Experience working on Wire Guided VNA’s desirable but not essential.

**Position**: Full time

**Location**: Barking, Essex

**Hours**: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

**Salary**: £12.50 per hour

Some experience with forklift equipment would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.

Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person