Mobile Service Engineer / Forklift

CRS are currently assisting our client, a leading supplier of telescopic handlers, rotational telehandlers and heavy lift machines, in sourcing a full time Field Service Engineer / Forklift Engineer who will work remotely in the Glasgow / Edinburgh areas.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer, worked in a forklift repair role previously and located close to the Edinburgh

area to provide cover on site to clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking, successful company, with great job stability and future progression opportunities. Additional training is available.

Within this role, the mobile forklift engineer will:

• Carry out essential maintenance and servicing to hire machinery either at the depot, or to clients on-site.
• Offer breakdown resolutions and an effective repairs service to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
• Maintain, service, repair and modify material handling equipment consisting of telescopic, straight mast forklift trucks, and ancillary equipment whilst on customer sites, as directed by management, ensuring the high standard as set by the Company are met consistently.

Our ideal candidates will have worked in a similar role previously, with a background in mobile plant products and/or agricultural / mechanical engineering.

NVQ or equivalent in plant maintenance or agricultural equipment is highly desired.

A full UK driver’s licence is also required for all field service positions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company and work with some of the key players in the construction and house building industries. In return they offer an excellent benefits package.

Additional information/benefits:

• 40-hour week
• Overtime higher rates
• Company vehicle, mobile, tablet, fuel card
• Training & development programme
• Dealership training (where applicable)
• Roto training & Diagnostics training
• Life Assurance cover
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Share Save option

Benefits for Forklift Engineer:

• Life insurance
• Work from home opportunities
• Profit sharing/share options
• Company car
• On-site parking