Forklift Truck Field Service Engineer in Bathgate

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Job Description

Lothian Mechanical Handling Ltd are a material handling company based in Blackburn West Lothian offering a range of services to include new & used forklift sales, forklift and handling equipment service & repairs plus forklift hire.

As an accredited CFTS (Consolidated Fork Truck Services) and Safe Contractor-certified company, we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service to our customers.

We are currently seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team.

The Role

The ideal candidate will have well-rounded experience working with diesel, electric, LP Gas, and other types of materials handling equipment. Applicants from the motor trade, commercial vehicle or plant backgrounds are also welcome, as full training will be provided.

You will be provided with a company service vehicle and will carry out routine servicing, repairs, and inspections of a wide range of forklift trucks and materials handling equipment at customer sites across the Central Belt and Lowlands. You will also assist in the maintenance of our own rental fleet of approximately 300 trucks.

Requirements

• Time-served mechanic, experienced in forklift trucks, plant equipment, heavy commercial vehicles, or cars/light vans
• Physically fit, capable of working independently and within a team
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Salary: £37,500 and 40-hour working week
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate when available
• 25 days holiday plus 9 statutory public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Company vehicle for work use only
• All protective clothing provided
• LOLER training and certification provided
• Additional internal and external training opportunities

If you are a skilled and reliable engineer looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role.

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