Forklift & Industrial Equipment Technician

Thistle Seafoods Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to manage the servicing of forklift trucks and other equipment. Responsibilities include conducting daily checks, repairing faulty parts, and providing support to engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a formal engineering qualification and demonstrate responsibility and a proactive attitude. Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with food processing equipment is desirable.
• Must be flexible with working hours as required by the business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service forklift and barrow trucks.
• Conduct daily checks with operators and supervisors.
• Repair or replace faulty parts on trucks.
• Regularly service engines for optimal performance.
• Test-drive forklifts and adjust as necessary.
• Maintain storage racking systems in safe condition.
• Assist Shift Engineers with maintenance tasks.

Skills

Team player

Strong sense of responsibility

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Formal engineering qualification (City and Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Job description

A leading food processing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to manage the servicing of forklift trucks and other equipment. Responsibilities include conducting daily checks, repairing faulty parts, and providing support to engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a formal engineering qualification and demonstrate responsibility and a proactive attitude. Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet business needs.