Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer/Forklifts) Newton Aycliffe £31,000 - £36,000 Base (DOE) + 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 manufacturer of materials handling equipment offering excellent training. 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’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