Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Aberdeen to service and repair forklift trucks and related equipment. The role requires a mechanical engineering background, customer-focused approach, and the ability to work both in a team and alone.

A Full UK driving licence is essential, with overtime and benefits on offer. Location is Aberdeen, and the successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, checks, and liaise with customers to ensure high service standards.

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused with strong communication skills.
• Able to work in a team or independently as required.
• Excellent time management skills are needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is desirable.
• Must have a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
• Liaising with customers regarding requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Act as the face of the company and brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Customer focus

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Driving licence UK

Job description

JG283 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking all related hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
• Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits