Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician (Vehicles/Workshop Engineer/Forklifts) Castleford Depot £31,000 - £35,000 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 Mechanical Technician role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment offering great product 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 need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills. You’ll be responsible for carrying out service and repair 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. The Mechanical Technician Role: • 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