Mechanic

Job Description

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks are seeking a Mechanic to join our Field Service team to service, maintain and repair our customers materials handling equipment in and around Huntingdon, Godmanchester &Cambridge.

• £45k - £50k OTE
• Home based with paid door to door travel
• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 days with service + the option to buy additional holiday throughout the year
• Overtime rates 1.6 x MondaySaturday and x 2.1 on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Bonus
• Company van, available for personal use if desired
• Full in-depth training programme
• Career progression opportunities

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is a brand ofMitsubishi Logisnext, the worlds fourth-largest industrial truck manufacturer. We manufacture, supply and servicea complete range of electric, gas and diesel operated forklift trucks to our customers.The role of Mechanic will be working at our customer sites based in and aroundHuntingdon, Godmanchester & Cambridge, therefore the ideal candidate will live within an easily commutable distance from these locations.The Mechanic Role:You will act as a key member of the team by keeping our clients forklifts in 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 Mechanic 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 backgrounds such 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 advantage-Experience working on Wire Guided VNAs desirable but not essential.BenefitsMitsubishi Forklift Trucks 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 Mechanic within a highly successful company offering comprehensive training, a great working environment and amazing benefits package please apply now!Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.