Mobile Forklift Engineer

Job Details

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location:

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 base (OTE £45,000+). Door to Door paid.

Hours:

Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑17:00 plus overtime at 1.5x. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (32 days total)
• Door to door pay (all travel time paid)
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Company van and fuel card (private use included within reason)
• All travel time and expenses covered
• Ongoing training and development (electrical, mechanical and diagnostics)
• Long‑term progression opportunities (including leadership roles)
• Strong earning potential (OTE £45,000+)

• Diagnose faults, service and repair forklift and plant equipment
• Carry out breakdown response and preventative maintenance
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Work on engines, batteries, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Travel to customer sites and perform on‑site repairs
• Build strong working relationships with customers
• Complete job sheets and service documentation accurately

• Previous experience within the plant or forklift industry (essential)
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge (essential)
• Experience working on engines and battery‑powered equipment
• Fault finding, service and repair experience
• NVQ or City & Guilds in engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence