Forklift Engineer

Additional Resources; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment support company in Birmingham is seeking a Forklift Engineer to maintain and repair forklifts. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,300 and £43,700, hybrid working options, and benefits including a company car, bonus, and ongoing training. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of forklift engineering experience and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and commission opportunities

Company car and fuel allowance

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Access to canteen facilities

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of forklift engineering experience required.
• Strong understanding of fault diagnostics and repairs.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance and repair on forklifts.
• Identify and resolve faults in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Complete service reports and maintain documentation.
• Travel to client sites for servicing and support.

Skills

Forklift engineering experience

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Strong customer relationship skills

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Forklift Engineer to join a well-established company specialist in material handling solutions, providing reliable equipment and support to help businesses improve safety, efficiency, and productivity in their operations.

As a Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing forklifts both on-site and at client’s locations. This full-time permanent role offers hybrid working options, a salary range of £35,300 - £43,700 and benefits plus bonus, overtime and commission.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, and breakdown repairs on forklifts.
• Conducting examinations in line with regulatory and safety standards.
• Identifying and resolving faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Completing accurate service reports and documentation.
• Travelling to client sites, including occasional long-distance visits.
• Providing professional technical support and maintaining strong customer relationships.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Forklift Mechanic, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Service Engineer, Forklift Technician, Field Engineer, Service Engineer, Service Technician, Field Technician, Material Handling Engineer, Plant Engineer or in a similar position.
• At least 2 years of forklift engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of servicing, fault diagnostics, and repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus and commission opportunities
• Company car and fuel allowance
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Access to canteen facilities
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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Job Information

• Job Title: Forklift Engineer
• Company: Additional Resources
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: Sep 24th 2025
• Closes: Oct 25th 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Hours: Full Time