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Service Engineer (Plant / Lifting Equipment)

Oldham
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Service Engineer (Plant / Lifting Equipment)
£37,000 - £42,000 + Overtime OTE 44k + 5% Bonus + 32 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare
Oldham

Are you a Service or Maintenance Engineer with experience in motors looking for a static role with plenty of ongoing training, to diversify your skill set and allow you to become a Team Leader within a market-leading, national company?

In this role you will be working primarily on the electrical side of bespoke lifting equipment such as small cranes and robots, with continuous training available. You will be working on AC/DC motors, handling wiring diagrams, and conducting repairs in the workshop, with very occasional travel out to customer sites.

Founded 30 years ago, this equipment hire company boast a turnover of £30 million and prides themselves on promoting from within wherever possible. As the nation's leading provider, they look to continue their growth for years to come through supplying new equipment and moving into new industries.

This role would suit someone who has experience working on electrical motors, perhaps from a vehicle, forklift, or similar background, looking to progress their career in a company who will invest in them.

The Role:

Maintenance on a range of specialist lifting equipment with full training given
Electrical fault finding, working on AC/DC motors
95% workshop based, very occasional travel to site
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, 37 hours a week
Overtime available at 1.5x on weekendsThe Person:

Service / Maintenance Engineer
Experience working on motors
Level 3 Engineering qualification
Reference: BBBH20143a

Engineer, Engineering, Service, Maintenance, Motor, Motors, AC, DC, Technician, Forklift, Vehicle, Forces, Manufacturing, Industrial, Workshop, Agricultural, Manchester, Hyde, Rochdale

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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