Field Forklift Service Engineer – Regional Diagnostics Repair

Next Generation Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tablet

Mobile phone

Laptop

Overtime pay (time and a half)

Door-to-door pay

Ongoing training

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking a Forklift Service Engineer to cover sites across Coventry and surrounding areas. The role focuses on servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and material handling equipment at customer locations.

You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, carry out planned servicing, and provide technical support while upholding safety standards. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and basic electrical fault-finding.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read technical manuals and service documentation.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and routine maintenance on forklift trucks and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Respond to customer breakdowns and perform fault-finding and repairs.
• Replace parts, adjust systems and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical fault-finding

Servicing & maintenance

Independent working

Time management

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking a Forklift Service Engineer to cover sites across Coventry and surrounding areas. The role focuses on servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and material handling equipment at customer locations.

You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, carry out planned servicing, and provide technical support while upholding safety standards. A full UK driving licence is required.