Field Service Engineer - Forklift

As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will act as a key member of the team by keeping our client’s forklifts in smooth working order.

• Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components
• Repairing hydraulic valves and rams
• Repairing final drive and gearbox components
• Repairing engines and components
• Inspecting and providing quotes to customers regarding repairs, in close liaison with the Service Manager
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
• Responsible for servicing LPG, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, and with a view to preventative maintenance
• Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional, and conforms to current legislation
• Changing the oil, filters, etc as necessary.
• To carry out Thorough Examinations pending qualifications
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer
• Responsible for completing a partial or full strip-down of LPG, diesel or electric forklift trucks
• Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers
• Complete a battery survey and report on it as required
• Responsible for time entry, job reporting, parts requests and customer sign off using a tablet
• Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary

• City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification

• Good customer facing skills
• Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive
• Holds a valid UK driving licence
• If relevant, to hold a valid permit to work in the UK
• Able to work unsupervised as required

• £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Pension
• Overtime – Time and a half
• Paid door to door to include all travel to and from client sites