Field Service Forklift Engineer - Diesel & Hydraulics

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank

Company van fuel card provided

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Nottingham to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment. The role covers diagnostic work on electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems and requires a full UK driving licence.

You will be joining an established, employee‑focused team with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The position is based on a 40‑hour week, with overtime opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift engineer.
• Proven experience with diesel engines.
• Strong experience with electrics, hydraulics and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repair on forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Carry out LOLER inspections to ensure equipment compliance.
• Perform safety checks and pre-delivery inspections.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Organise and manage workload and service schedule.
• Accurately complete service reports and job sheets.
• Coordinate with parts departments to source and install correct components.

Skills

Forklift engineer

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Nottingham to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment. The role covers diagnostic work on electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems and requires a full UK driving licence.

You will be joining an established, employee‑focused team with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The position is based on a 40‑hour week, with overtime opportunities and competitive benefits.