Forklift Engineer

Location: South Petherton

Forklift Engineer

£35,000 - £42,000

Monday - Friday Days

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Pension Scheme | Overtime Available | Training & Development Opportunities

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Forklift Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company in the Somerset area!

Working within a modern manufacturing facility, the Forklift Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of the site's material handling fleet. This position offers excellent job security, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Role & Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance on forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise operational downtime.
Complete inspections and ensure all equipment complies with safety regulations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and service documentation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
Liaise with production, warehouse and engineering teams to prioritise repairs and maintenance activities.
Assist with the installation, commissioning and upgrade of equipment when required.

Knowledge,

Skills & Experience:

Previous experience working as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer or Service Engineer.
Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
Experience maintaining forklift trucks, reach trucks, counterbalance trucks or similar material handling equipment.
Relevant engineering qualification desirable (Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering).
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Strong understanding of health and safety practices within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Package & Benefits:

£35,000 - £42,000 Basic Salary
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Overtime Opportunities Available
Ongoing Training and Development
Stable Monday-Friday Working Pattern
Career Progression Opportunities Code: INDENM

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business