Field Service Engineer - Forklift

Horner Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Overtime - Time and a half

Paid travel to client sites

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Field Forklift Engineer to maintain and repair forklifts. Responsibilities include servicing, inspecting, and repairing various forklift components. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in electrical or mechanical engineering, along with good customer-facing skills. The role offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, pension, and paid travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications relevant to the Forklift industry.
• Experience in heavy goods or automotive engineering is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service LPG, diesel, and electric forklifts.
• Inspect and provide quotes for customer repairs.
• Perform thorough examinations and maintenance of forklift trucks.

Skills

Good customer facing skills

Electrical / Mechanical Engineering experience

Valid UK driving licence

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

City and Guilds or BTEC qualification

Job description

As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will act as a key member of the team by keeping our client’s forklifts in smooth working order.

Position Requirements

• Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components
• Repairing hydraulic valves and rams
• Repairing final drive and gearbox components
• Repairing engines and components
• Inspecting and providing quotes to customers regarding repairs, in close liaison with the Service Manager
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
• Responsible for servicing LPG, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, and with a view to preventative maintenance
• Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional, and conforms to current legislation
• Changing the oil, filters, etc as necessary.
• To carry out Thorough Examinations pending qualifications
• To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer
• Responsible for completing a partial or full strip-down of LPG, diesel or electric forklift trucks
• Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers
• Complete a battery survey and report on it as required
• Responsible for time entry, job reporting, parts requests and customer sign off using a tablet
• Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary

Education / Qualifications

• City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification

Skills & Experience

• Good customer facing skills
• Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive
• Holds a valid UK driving licence
• If relevant, to hold a valid permit to work in the UK
• Able to work unsupervised as required

Package

• £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Pension
• Overtime – Time and a half
• Paid door to door to include all travel to and from client sites