Field Based Forklift Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Fleckney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Field Based Forklift Engineer to join a growing Material Handling firm. The role involves diagnosing faults, servicing machinery, and working independently on customer sites. Candidates must have experience in the plant or forklift industries, along with mechanical and electrical capabilities. Competitive salary of £32,000–£39,000 with additional OTE and benefits included.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + public holidays

Door to Door Paid

Full training and development

Pension scheme

Company vehicle and fuel card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Plant or Forklift industries is essential.
• Experience with hydraulics, engines, and batteries is required.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and servicing forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers on handling products.
• Work independently at customer sites.

Skills

Experience in Plant or Forklift industries

Hydraulics knowledge

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Experience with engines and batteries

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Field Based Forklift Engineer
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £32,000-£39,000 base (OTE £45,000+) - paid door to door
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-17:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The client:

Interaction Technical have partnered with a well‑established, growing Material Handling firm on their search for an experienced Mobile forklift repair engineer to join their growing team. Our client provides handling and access solution to firms all over the UK and have sites spread across all areas in the UK.

The package:

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
• Door to Door Paid
• Full training and Development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
• Overtime available at 1.5X - always available
• Pension scheme
• Comp van, Fuel Card - includes private use within reason
• All Travel Time, Expenses paid from home to/from site
• A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally

The Duties:

• Accurately diagnosing faults, servicing and carrying out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.
• The ability to work independently within the customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution is offered.
• Actively travelling to sites and carrying out repairs of the equipment and creating solutions.
• Working on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the Plant or Forklift industries (essential)
• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
• Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Drivers License

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on 07791957500 or [e-mail]. Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.