Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established, expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new field-based forklift service engineer to service their client base across the North West. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunity plus numerous other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift engineer or an individual from another background interested in a new role.  \n\nResponsibilities\n\nServicing a client base across the North West areas with a focus on servicing a fleet of forklift trucks\nReporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently \nWorking alongside the rest of the engineering team to maintain a high level of customer service\nDeveloping a knowledge of the company’s customer base and representing the company in the right manner when attending customer site\nAttending the workshop from time to time and occasionally working on callRequirements \n\nThe successful candidate will ideally have a strong background in engineering within the Material Handling industry, but this is not essential. They would also be open to candidates with backgrounds in Agriculture, Construction, Commercial Vehicles or Automotive.

The company have a preference for candidates that have a strong understanding of hydraulics and are able to work well on their own initiative. In terms of location, you will be based in the North West since the customers are based in this region with some requirements further afield.\n\nBenefits\n\nCompetitive salary up to £36.5k (dependent on experience)\nOvertime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours\nCompany Van\nPaid door to door\n24 days + Bank Holidays\nSick Pay Scheme\nPension SchemeThe Company \n\nOperating for over 40 years, the company design, manufacture and supply a range of specialist vehicles. A pioneer within the industry, they have gone from strength to strength since their inception and are known for providing a strong solution across the UK, Europe and internationally.

With a global reach they’re looking for their presence to continue to grow over the coming years