Field Service Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Fort William, Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent materials handling supplier in Fort William seeks a Mobile Forklift Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on various forklift trucks. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, alongside a full UK driving license. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for providing quality support and technical advice to clients. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Company Van

Overtime

Progression

Qualifications

• Experience working as a forklift engineer or in a similar mechanical/electrical engineering role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Provide timely response to customer breakdowns.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate service records and job documentation.
• Support customers with technical advice.

Skills

Experience as a forklift engineer

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, C&G or equivalent)

Job description

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Highlands, Fort William

£45,000

Package

• Up to £45,000 basic
• Company Van
• Overtime
• Progression

Summary

Alecto Recruitment are representing one of the UK’s leading independent materials handling suppliers. With decades of industry expertise, they provide premium equipment, maintenance, and support services to a wide range of customers nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs on a range of forklift trucks (diesel, gas, and electric)
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Provide a timely and professional response to customer breakdowns
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety guidelines
• Maintain accurate service records and job documentation
• Support customers with technical advice and guidance when required

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working as a forklift engineer or in a similar mechanical/electrical engineering role is essential
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, C&G or equivalent) are desirable.

If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.