MHE Forklift Engineer
Attractive Salary and Benefits
38 Hour week 
Newtownabbey 
 
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
 
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
 
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

 Reporting directly to our Maintenance team leader, the successful applicant will maintain our businesses manual handling equipment to company standards while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislations and regulations. Working closely with our Maintenance Supervisor and in-house operatives our MHE Engineer will be involved in the execution of planned preventative maintenance and response maintenance tasks enhancing a safe working environment onsite.

Working as an MHE Forklift Engineer you will:

•    Use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment install, repair/replace components to equipment and appliances.
•    Select materials and install various electrical components associated with electrical installation and equipment.
•    Carry out planned maintenance work in line with company requirements and manufacturers guidelines.
•    Trouble shoot faults on manual handling equipment and replace defective hosing’s and components where required.
•    Undertake and successfully complete electrical, plumbing and general building/maintenance tasks as required.
•    Use and maintain all Personal Protective Equipment and clothing in accordance with company policy and statutory requirements.
•    Carry out risk assessments prior to carrying out work duties.

Skills for Success
 
Joining us as an MHE Forklift Engineer the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
•    Experience on servicing forklift trucks
•    Experience of procurement of stock and spare parts
•    Experience of manual handling
        
 
The Attributes you’ll need include:

•    Well organised, with the ability to multi-task.
•    Ability to prioritise tasks and adhere to deadlines
•    Capable of working safely under own initiative.
•    Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment.   
 
It is desirable if you have:

•    Experience of diesel counterbalance trucks
•    B-Tec electrical mechanical qualification
•    City & Guilds Electrical installation or Electronics qualification
•    Experience in Jungheinrich and Toyota mechanical equipment

Are we right for you?
 
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
 
Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
 
Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
 
Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
 
Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
 
The Reward
 
The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.  And we will be here to celebrate your success.
 
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.  We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
 
Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week. Working hours will Monday to Thursday from 7am to 3:00pm and Friday from 7am to 3:30pm
  
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 21st April 2024.
 
We are an equal opportunities employer.