Tail Lift Engineer

Founded in 1909, Marshall employs over 2,000 colleagues across the UK, North America, Northern Europe and the UAE. Headquartered on a 900-acre site in Cambridge, Marshall comprises a number of different business units - Military Aerospace, Land Systems, Advanced Composites, Fleet Solutions, Property, and Marshall Centre.

As an independent private company, Marshall seeks to develop and deliver long-term value to its customers, whilst remaining committed to enhancing the communities in which it operates and creating exciting opportunities for its people.

If you want to make your mark in an organisation where people really matter, this could be the opportunity for you.

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Mobile Tail Lift Engineer working remotely from home covering set areas.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Tail Lift Engineer, although consideration would be given to experienced Mechanical/Electrical Engineers and Motor Vehicle Technicians looking to get into the Tail Lift Industry, who if successful would be given free training if required.

Reporting into the Regional Business Manager, you will work as part of a team of Tail Lift Engineers covering key areas across the UK. The focus will be the servicing, maintenance and repair of tail lift equipment used on large distribution vehicles.

Our customers are even busier than ever before, so providing high levels of customer care is paramount for the success of our business as well as all of our employees.

Role Duties Include:

• Servicing and repair of tail lift, double deck, VBG, shutter door equipment, limiting costs of stock used on contract accounts and maximising revenue generation in all areas.
• Liaising with central control and/or the service centre regarding job start and completion times, downtime and overtime authorisation; cost updates and customer purchase orders.
• Undertaking company training (at our dedicated training centre in Aldridge, Birmingham) and self-development through attendance on manufacturers' courses and company online courses (E-Learning) certification processes.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Tail Lift or Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
• Commercial experience on electro-mechanical systems including hydraulics.
• Experience in repairing/diagnosing hydraulics.
• Ability to understand wiring diagrams and electrical fault finding preferred, but training will be given to the right candidate.
• Welding certification preferred; however, training will be given to the right candidate.
• NVQ Level in hydraulics/electrics (desirable) or equivalent experience of working to manufacturers' standards.

Additional Information:

UK driving licence required. Travel is necessary; van and major tools supplied along with a company fuel card, additional payment for overnight stays (for training). You will also be paid door to door, i.e., from leaving your home to arriving back home.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, on-call and overtime & premium times paid at relevant times, we offer a range of benefits including 25 days' holiday with average holiday pay, plus bank holidays, a generous contributory pension scheme, life assurance, a wide range of product discounts (tooling), work uniform, and health benefits.

On-target earnings between £40k and £50k.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace, please click here.