Field Forklift Technician: Service & Repairs

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Buckley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (private use)

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension with employer contrib.

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Forklift Engineer in Buckley for a client in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs of forklift trucks and related lifting equipment, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate should have a good mechanical engineering background, be customer-focused, and able to work both in a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused and able to work in teams or independently.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks or similar equipment is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing forklift trucks and related lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Inspecting hoses and connections.
• Performing steering and brake checks.
• Conducting basic electrical checks (e.g., brake lights).
• Liaising with customers to understand requirements.
• Submitting accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as a brand ambassador for the company.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Customer focus

Teamwork / independent

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift equipment experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Forklift Engineer in Buckley for a client in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs of forklift trucks and related lifting equipment, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate should have a good mechanical engineering background, be customer-focused, and able to work both in a team and independently.