Forklift Battery Engineer

Location

Stowmarket, Suffolk, GB

£28,000 - £33,000 per annum (DOE) + Company van, equipment, overtime, and benefits.

Permanent.

Monday – Friday, 8‑hour shifts.

Are you an experienced Engineer with a background in battery repair and a passion for delivering excellent service? Do you enjoy working independently and solving technical challenges on‑site? If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Battery Engineer to cover East Anglia. This is a field‑based role with no call‑out requirements, offering autonomy and flexibility for the right candidate.

East Anglia (Peterborough or Cambridge or Colchester).

• Maintain and repair battery systems on customer sites.
• Carry out battery topping, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Liaise with customers and provide excellent service and communication.
• Submit job sheets and reports to head office on a weekly basis.
• Safely prepare equipment for transportation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Work closely with the service department to plan and prioritise jobs.
• Support shift cover for sickness and holiday when required.

• Have strong electrical knowledge and experience in battery repair (charger repair desirable).
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided).
• Be confident, professional, and well‑organised.
• Have excellent communication skills and a customer‑focused attitude.
• Be able to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• Be diligent, conscientious, and capable of working under pressure.
• Have experience in an MHE background (desirable but not essential).
• Be IT literate and comfortable using documentation tools.

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• On‑job training and development