Mechanic Engineer

Job Description:

For over 40 years, Northern Materials Handling has been supporting logistics, warehousing and industrial operations across NI, the UK and Ireland.

Service excellence is central to our business, and we are currently seeking engineers/mechanics to join our growing team.

No prior direct experience with forklifts or materials handling equipment is required. However, this is a skilled, hands-on mechanical role that requires proven, relevant experience.

Suitable transferable backgrounds include:

• Plant / construction equipment (e.g., excavators, diggers, telehandlers, JCBs, dumpers)
• Agricultural machinery (e.g., tractors, loaders, harvesters, farm plant)
• Heavy goods vehicles / HGVs / trucks
• Commercial vehicles or heavy motor vehicle mechanics with significant hydraulic and mechanical work

We provide training on specific systems, diagnostics, and manufacturer procedures to support your transition.

Job Role

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

- Carrying out scheduled service, maintenance and inspections

- Fault finding and repairs of diesel, LPG, and electric materials handling equipment

- Refurbishing all types of materials handling equipment

- Working independently and in a team

- Documenting job activities electronically and ordering necessary parts

- Effective communication and collaboration with the service team

- Following safety protocols and adhering to all customer and company policies

- Providing excellent levels of service

- Upholding the companys image and reputation

- Keeping your work area and the workshop clean, tidy and organised

Criteria

- Full UK drivers licence

- Experience or qualifications in closely related industries, e.g. plant, engineering, heavy vehicle, agricultural and motor vehicle - skills are transferable.

- A solid grasp of fault finding, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles

- Diligence and high standards

- Strong communication skills

- The ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Trailer Licence (Ideal but not necessary)

- Welding/Fabricating (Ideal but not necessary)

- Experience/qualifications in the materials handling industry (Ideal but not necessary)

Salary is dependent on skill level and experience. Further development opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

WHJS1_NI