Forklift Battery Engineer; Material Handling

Position: Forklift Battery Engineer (Material Handling)
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading provider of industrial batteries and related products. Focusing predominantly on the material handling sector, they are looking to bring on a new Field Service Engineer to cover Scotland. With a competitive salary, company van and bonus on offer, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer, with an electrical background, looking for a new role.

Responsibilities

Servicing the company’s client base across Scotland
Repairing and maintaining the company’s broad range of batteries used within the Material Handling industry
Working alongside the other field based engineers across the Scotland to ensure maintenance is carried out efficiently
Reporting back to the Service Manager with regular updates
Representing the company in the right way on customer sites and always maintaining customer service Requirements

This role would suit an experienced battery engineer that has previously spent time working in the field, but this is not essential. The company would also be interested in speaking with candidates who have an electrical SVQ Level 3 or equivalent whilst having strong interpersonal skills. In terms of location, you will ideally be based across the central belt of Scotland but candidates further afield will be considered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary up to £32.5k (depending on experience)
Bonus scheme
Overtime paid at time ½ Monday to Saturday, double time on Sunday
Company van
37.5hr working week

The Company

Having been established for over a century, our client is a leading provider of various warehouse battery solutions to various industries. Their product range they cover includes forklift trucks, sweepers, powered access, electric vehicles carriers and AGV’s.  They also supply into both mining and rail and are looking increasingly to ensure they shift their focus to provide a solution to their ever-growing customer base