Field Forklift Engineer

Job Description

UniCarriers, previously known as Atlet, have an exciting opportunity for a Field Forklift Engineer to join the Service team in the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire area.UniCarriers, a brand of Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe, provide materials handling products and services directly to our customers. Mitsubishi Logisnext is the worlds fourth-largest industrial truck manufacturer and supplies a complete range of electric, gasand diesel operated trucks.As our Field Forklift Engineer you will service, maintain, and repair our customers materials handling equipment in and around Haverhill, Suffolk. Therefore, the successful candidate will ideally live within a 20-mile commute to Haverhill.The Field Forklift Engineer RoleAs our Field Forklift Engineer you will act as a key member of the team by keeping our clients materials handling equipmentin smooth working order. You will have the following duties and responsibilities:- Performing repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance of customer materials handling equipment- Perform mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault diagnosis carrying out subsequent repairs in a time and cost-effective manner- Develop and maintain client relationships ensuring the highest levels of customer service is achieved- Liaison with the parts department to ensure appropriate stock levels are held on the company vehicle- Completion of documentation to company standardsSkills and ExperienceTo be considered for the role of Field Forklift Engineer you will be a mechanical engineer with electrical experience. Ideally you will have worked with material handling products before; however, we are open to considering candidates from other backgroundssuch as: Automotive, Roadside Recovery, Agricultural, REME, Construction Equipment, PSV, HGV, LGV or Plant. You must hold a UK driving licence.To maintain our machines, candidates require a working knowledge and some practical experience of most of the following disciplines (full, in-depth product training will be given):- Experience of working on mobile machinery (brakes, steering, wheels, lift chains etc.)- Electrical drive and control systems- Diesel and LPG engines and common drive-trains- Hydraulics- Some computer/electronic based diagnostic experience would be considered an advantageBenefitsUniCarriers offer a huge benefits package including but not limited to:- Overtime is payable at X 1.6 MondaySaturday and x 2.1 on Sunday and Bank Holidays- Bonus scheme- Company van is available for private use if desired- 25 days holiday (rising to 30 after 5 full years service) + bank holidays with flexibility to sell back/buy additional holiday days- Contributory pension scheme- Private health scheme- Income protection- Life cover- Subsidised gym membership- In-depth product training with long term opportunities for personal growth and developmentIf you would like to be considered for the role of Field Forklift Engineer within a highly successful company offering comprehensive training, a great working environment and amazing benefits package please apply now!Please note: the closing date for this vacancy is Friday 16th July 2021 and you may not be contacted until after this date and once all applicants have been reviewed and considered.