Workshop Engineer (Specialist Electric Vehicles)

Workshop Engineer (Specialist Electric Vehicles)

Job Information

Industry Material Handling
Sector Technical/Engineering
Location North West
Package £0K - 0K
Salary CANNOT be posted but is £34k-£36k plus O/T; working hours are Mon-Thurs 8-5 and Fri 8-2; 25 days A/L + BH + Birthday day
Reference JB-1169

Job Description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of specialist electric vehicles who are to bring on a new engineer to work out of their workshop in Greater Manchester. With a competitive salary & overtime opportunities this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a new role with an expanding company. 

Responsibilities

  • Servicing the company’s fleet of electric trucks, road vehicles, tuggers and other specialist vehicles
  • Developing a knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of different equipment
  • Preparing vehicles and equipment before delivery to customers
  • Fixing and servicing other related material handling & specialist equipment
  • Liaising with the technical support team to ensure all service is carried out efficiently 

Requirements 

The company prefers an individual from a similar background either in electric vehicles or material handling background due to the requirements of the role. They would also be open to applicants from a number of other similar backgrounds provided you have a strong electrical and mechanical understanding. Given that they also supply cleaning equipment, an individual from this sector would also be a possibility as would individuals from other sectors with strong pneumatics experience. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in Greater Manchester.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
  • 25 days holiday + statutory + birthday
  • Full uniform & PPE supplied
  • Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)

The Company

Over 20 years old, the company are a well-established provider of various electric vehicles, materials handling and other specialist equipment. They provide various products to include road vehicles, multi passenger & Pedestrian controlled vehicles. as well as other various handling products. With a well-established client base, they now require an experienced engineer to work at their depot in Greater Manchester.