Field Service Technician (Electrical Vehicles)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of electric vehicles and lifting equipment who are looking for a new field-based service engineer to service their client base across the North West. With a competitive salary & additional benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer from electric vehicles, material handling, sweepers or related sectors interested in a new role.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a client base across the North West with a focus on servicing electric trucks, road vehicles, tuggers and other specialist vehicles
• Fixing and servicing other, related material handling & specialist equipment
• Carrying out LOLER & thorough examinations 
• Ensuring excellent customer service and representing the company in the right way 
• Attending the workshop from time to time for meetings, training & collecting parts
• Travelling further afield as and when required to support other technicians 

Requirements 

The company have a preference for an individual from a similar background in maintenance of either electric vehicles or material handling due to the requirements of the role. Given that the company also supply cleaning equipment, an individual from this sector would also be a possibility as would individuals from other sectors with strong electrical requirements such as commercial vehicles. You will be able to work well on your initiative, have good customer facing skills and hold a full UK driver’s license. In terms of location, you will need to be based in the North West but be willing to travel further afield and do the occasional overnight stay when required. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company van (Personal use)
• Overtime opportunities paid at time-and-a-half
• 25 days holiday + statutory (Able to purchase more after 1 year’s service)
• Extra day holiday for birthday
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
• Healthcare benefits

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 Service Technician to cover their client base across the North West region.