Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Basingstoke. The role involves servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and other lifting equipment while ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates with a mechanical engineering background and customer focus are encouraged to apply, with all applications considered.

Benefits

Overtime

Benefits

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Ensuring quality and professionalism in work.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Customer focused

Teamwork

Job description

JG236 – Forklift Engineer

Location : Basingstoke Salary : £31,000 - £35,000 + 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.