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Site Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.

Northfleet

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in material handling is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to maintain a fleet of trucks in Northfleet. This role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and generous holiday allowances. Ideal candidates will have a background in forklift truck maintenance or a related field, ensuring top-notch service and compliance with health and safety standards. Join a company that has consistently grown over the last 30 years and is committed to expanding its market share. This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Van
25 days holiday + statutory
Competitive Pension Scheme
Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience with forklift trucks is preferred, but not essential.
  • Candidates from related industries like automotive or plant equipment are welcome.

Responsibilities

  • Servicing a fleet of Material Handling equipment on-site in Northfleet.
  • Ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to health & safety policies.

Skills

Forklift truck maintenance
Customer service
Teamwork
Health and safety compliance

Tools

Material Handling equipment
Plant equipment
Automotive tools

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer of Material Handling equipment looking to on-board a new Site Engineer to maintain a fleet of trucks on a customer site in Northfleet. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to get into a new company.

Responsibilities
  • Servicing a fleet of Material Handling equipment on a customer site in Northfleet focusing on forklift trucks
  • Fixing and servicing other, related & specialist equipment to include side-loaders, agricultural equipment and plant equipment
  • Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way on customer site
  • Adhering to both the company’s and customer’s health & safety policies whilst working on site
Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual from a forklift truck background due to the requirements of the role, however this is not essential. They will also consider candidates with a background working within a closely related industry such as plant equipment, automotive, commercial vehicles or similar. You will be able to work well on your own and as part of a team whilst being able to develop your skillset and learn as you go. In terms of location, you will need to be based within commutable distance of Northfleet.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience (up to £36k)
  • Company Van
  • 25 days holiday + statutory
  • Competitive Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare Scheme
The Company

The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring on new service engineers to increase market share further.

To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Jakson Barnett on 07931196168 or email jobs@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk.

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