Trainee Battery Engineer (Forklift Batteries)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading supplier of industrial batteries and related products. Operating within a number of industries, they are now looking to bring on trainee battery engineers to work in their Aberdeen depot, within their Motive Power division. With a competitive base salary and plenty of career progression opportunities available, this would be a great opportunity for someone who is looking for an opportunity to move into the Forklift Batteries industry.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing and maintaining the company’s broad range of batteries used within the Material Handling industry
• Carrying out regular battery watering within the company depot
• Developing an understanding of the company’s products over time with the potential of progression to a fully-fledged engineer
• Reporting to the Service Manager with regular updates
• Conducting regular warehouse maintenance; ensuring health and safety standards are upkept at all times

Requirements

The company are ideally looking for a candidate with a basic mechanical/electrical understanding who is looking to get into a career with potential long-term career prospects. They would potentially be interested in candidates without any formal qualifications, provided they can show a good attitude and are ready to learn a new skill. It is vital for the requirements of this position that you are based within a commutable distance of Aberdeen.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary up to £27k
• Potential progression into engineering role over time
• Full training and development opportunities provided including apprenticeship routes
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Pension scheme

The Company

Our client are an international supplier and manufacturer of various battery and energy solutions, operating within a number of industries including motive power, generators, renewables and reserve power. With over 30 years’ experience in the sector, they have become one of the market leaders across the world with strong customer bases in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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