Forklift Engineer

Job Title: Forklift Engineer

Location: Chorley

Starting Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

KS lift trucks are based near Eccleston, Chorley and we offer a complete solution for service, sales, hire and transport of fork lift trucks and materials handling equipment throughout Lancashire and the North West.

Why Join Us:

You will join a valued team who provide mechanical, technical and diagnostic support for a wide range of customers. Covering complex repairs to routine planned maintenance across the North West but mainly covering postcodes PR, FY, LA, BB, WN & L.

Candidate requirements:

This role requires you to have a sound understanding of Hydraulics and engines. Basic understanding of 12v - 48v electric systems would be advantageous however all candidates will be considered as training can be provided. Ideally you will either be a time served mechanic or have completed a Level 3 qualification within motor/plant mechanics (or similar) and will understand the core fundamentals of how machine components work together.

As the main dealer for Bobcat Material Handling, Combilift and Terberg Truck Mounted Forklifts we provide our engineers with ongoing manufacturing training and support whilst offering the variety to work on mixed fleets, within the North West.

The ideal candidate needs to excel working on their own and part of a team as this role will cover customer sites and at times some workshop based work. We are looking for someone who is of smart appearance, well mannered with good time keeping skills and job reporting. If you are within an easy distance of our depot at Eccleston, Chorley then this would be advantageous.

Excellent remuneration package on offer dependent on experience including service vehicle, laptop, diagnostic equipment, mobile phone and company pensions available. Optional overtime available for the right candidate.

If you are currently working in a different industry such as automotive, HGV, agriculture or plant then please get in touch as you have transferable skills which apply to our industry.

If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Forklift Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Workshop Coordinator, Forklift Fleet Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Operations Manager, Workshop Foreman (Forklifts), Forklift Service Centre Manager, Equipment Maintenance Coordinator, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Forklift Repair Shop Manager, Material Handling, Material Handling Manager, Workshop Manager may also be considered for this role.