Forklift Engineer

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Forklift Engineer to join our clients growing service team. You will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of a wide range of forklift trucks and materials handling equipment, both in the workshop and at customer sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality service and building strong customer relationships.

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks (diesel, LPG and electric)
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carry out LOLER inspections (where qualified)
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately
• Provide a high level of customer service on site
• Work efficiently to agreed schedules and response times

• Proven experience as a Forklift Engineer or Plant/Materials Handling Engineer
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience with hydraulic systems
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Experience across multiple forklift brands
• Previous field service experience

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Company van and fuel card
• Mobile phone and tablet
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
• Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects