Working for Grant Handling
Grant Handling is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the forklift industry. As a leading material handling specialist and sole UK distributor of Heli Lift Trucks, we are proud to recruit and train the best employees in the industry. We offer lots of opportunities for career progression both within Grant Handling and with our wider Impact Group.
We supply customers across the UK with a specialist range of Forklifts and warehouse equipment which are used to lift, move, and stack goods in all types of applications. Of course, none of this would be possible without our staff, which is why we offer a comprehensive training and development programme.
Our People
At Grant Handling our people are our most valuable asset, which is why we look to recruit and retain the very best. The group focuses on choosing specific equipment ranges to deliver excellent cost to performance ratio. We are committed to equip our employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure that, no matter what our customers’ need, they can handle it. That is why we focus on investing our people, offering everyone an equal level of opportunity. We believe in creating a positive working environment full of respect, integrity, and pride.
Our Product
Heli Forklifts, founded in 1958, is the 7th largest materials handling manufacturer in world. They produce over 500 products and 1700 models and sell over 160,000 units annually into 140 different countries.
Our Group of Companies
The Impact Group, established in 1985, acquired Grant Handling in 2019 represent some of the leading brands in material handling equipment, offering a comprehensive range of high-quality lifting equipment. The group focuses on choosing specific equipment ranges to deliver excellent cost to performance ratio.
The Impact Group was acquired by Groupe Monneyeur in 2021. Groupe Monnoyeaur, established in 1906, are the leader in the capital goods and distribution services in the industrial and construction sectors. Operating in 17 countries across three continents, Groupe Monnoyeur have over 6,500 employees with a turnover of over €2 Billion.
Apprentice Service Engineers
In this role you will work alongside experience service engineers to learn all aspects of service and repairs for material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will be driven and motivated, have a flexible approach to work and have good time keeping skills.
BenefitsCommission, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan
| Locations | All locations |
| Additional Benefits | LVL 3 NVQ, Tooling allowance, Life cover, Pension, Health cash plan |
Field Service Engineers
This role’s function is to accurately diagnose faults with machinery, servicing, and emergency repairs. You will need to communicate well both with customers and internal colleagues, be motivated and have experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
BenefitsCommission, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan
| Locations | Bristol, Midlands, Kent, Surrey |
| Additional Benefits | Overtime, Vehicle, Training, Pension, Health cash plan, Life cover |
Area Sales Manager
This role’s main function is to sell both new and used forklift trucks and warehouse equipment within our range. You will be targeting small to medium sized accounts within your specified location, focussing on regional business. This role would suit a person that is organised and driven that can meet or exceed sales targets.
BenefitsCommission, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan
| Locations | Leeds, Midlands |
| Additional Benefits | Bonus, Commission, Vehicle, Pension, Private medical |
Service Manager
In this role you will be responsible for the depots service operation, managing a team of field-based engineers and a small office-based team. An ideal candidate will have a technical background in materials handling, have a focus on customer requirements and expectations and the ability to motivate and organise teams.
BenefitsCommission, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan
| Locations | Surrey |
| Additional Benefits | Competitive basic, Bonus, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan, Life Cover |
Aftermarket Sales Executive
This role’s main objective is to cover a specific location, targeting small to medium sized accounts selling service contracts, short term rental, ancillary products and used capital equipment with a view to grow business in your area. We are looking for someone that can tailor solutions to each consumer during the sales process.
BenefitsCommission, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan
| Locations | Midlands |
| Additional Benefits | Commission, Vehicle, Pension, Health cash plan, Life cover |
HGV Driver
This role’s function is to transport New, Used, Short Term Rental and customer owned equipment from customers sites, between our depot branches and more. We are looking for a qualified class 2 driver, a qualifies FLT driver with a CPC accreditation. This role would suit an individual that can deal with customers and the capability to inspect machinery for signs of damage.
BenefitsCommission, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan
| Locations | Bristol |
| Additional Benefits | Pension, Health cash plan, Life cover |
Workshop Engineer
This role’s main function is to work within a depot, preparing new equipment, refurbishing used equipment, and diagnosing faults with machinery. An ideal candidate will communicate well, have a technical background in Materials Handling or similar and be productive, working in a safe manner.
BenefitsCommission, Vehicle, Pension, Health Cash Plan
| Locations | Newcastle |
| Additional Benefits | Overtime, Pension, Health cash plan, Life cover |