Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Blackburn responsible for servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and related equipment. Candidates should possess a mechanical engineering background and excellent communication skills. Additional benefits include competitive salary along with overtime opportunities. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.

Benefits

Overtime

Benefits

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Excellent time management and communication skills required.
• Experience with forklift trucks or similar equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and checks.
• Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Customer focused

Teamwork

Time management skills

Communication skills

Experience with forklift trucks

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

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: Blackburn

Salary: £31,000 – £36,000 + Overtime + Benefits