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AR643 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Chippenham

Salary: £30,000 - £34,500 + Overtime + Van

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
  • Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks
  • Repair or replace faulty parts
  • Request parts via PDA
  • Report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled work
  • Maintain and develop relationships with Customers
  • Follow Service Team procedures.
  • Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
  • Follow and maintain Bennie Equipment and The Bennie Group (TBG) companies, business and team objectives.
  • Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
  • Adhere to TBG companies Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures
  • The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Numeracy skills
  • Knowledge of Forklift trucks
  • Analytical with an eye for detail
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Professional and strong interpersonal skills
  • Able to work to tight deadlines
  • Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others
  • Courteous, friendly and tactful

Location: Chippenham

Salary: £30,000 - £34,500 + Overtime + Van

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First Military Recruitment (Head Office)
1 Wilkinson Road
Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

01285 654566
info@first-military.co.uk
First Military Recruitment (Birmingham)
Office 1, Izabella House
24-26 Regent Place
City Centre
Birmingham
B1 3NJ

01215 165689
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First Military Recruitment (Bristol)
Park House
10 Park Street
Bristol
BS1 5HX

01172 354500
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Avionics House
Quedgeley
GL2 2SN

01452 223938
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