Dynamic Mobile Forklift Field Engineer

Holt Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Automotive is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks across customer sites in Warrington, Liverpool and Preston areas. The role demands a mechanically biased engineer who can work independently and handle customer interactions professionally.

Typical trucks range 1.5–3 tonnes, with tasks including preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault finding and paperwork. A UK driving licence and strong IT literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Mechanically biased engineering background.
• Several years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Strong IT literacy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on forklift trucks.
• Attend breakdowns and complete repairs.
• Diagnose faults and carry out fault finding.
• Complete service and repair reports accurately.
• Order parts as required.
• Manage your own diary and workload.
• Work professionally at customer sites and maintain high customer service standards.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Holt Automotive is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks across customer sites in Warrington, Liverpool and Preston areas. The role demands a mechanically biased engineer who can work independently and handle customer interactions professionally.

Typical trucks range 1.5–3 tonnes, with tasks including preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault finding and paperwork. A UK driving licence and strong IT literacy are essential.