Forklift Engineer

Position: Forklift Engineer (Permanent)
Company Overview Elite Consultancy Network is partnering with a long-established, family-run materials-handling business based in Southam, Warwickshire. Operating since the early 1980s, the company has built a strong reputation for reliability, high-quality engineering, and exceptional customer support.
From their well-equipped depot, they provide a full range of forklift solutions including hire, new and used sales, fleet maintenance, thorough examinations, and rapid breakdown response. Their engineering team is known for technical expertise, long tenure, and a commitment to professional standards, with LOLER/Thorough Examinations completed in-house.

Role Overview – Field Service Engineer We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join this respected engineering team. This is a field-based position ideal for an engineer who enjoys autonomy, technical variety, and direct customer interaction.
You will be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining a range of forklift trucks across the local territory, carrying out diagnostics, attending breakdowns, and performing LOLER/Thorough Examinations.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
Perform reactive repairs, diagnostics, and fault-finding
Complete LOLER/Thorough Examinations
Conduct component-level repairs on a range of trucks
Attend customer breakdowns within the local region
Deliver a professional, customer-focused service at all times

Package & Benefits
£42,000 basic salary + overtime
Company van and fuel card
40-hour working week (08:00–16:30)
28 days holiday + statutory
Ongoing training and qualifications
Genuine progression within a stable, long-established business

Desired Skills, Qualifications & Experience
City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Forklift, Plant, HGV, or similar mechanical discipline (desirable, not essential)
Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic ability

Experience with electric, diesel, or LPG forklifts
Full UK Driving Licence
Typically 10+ years’ experience working on forklifts or similar equipment