Forklift Engineer

IMPACT FORK TRUCKS LIMITED; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will diagnose and repair machinery, ensuring optimal performance for both customer and company-owned equipment. With a focus on safety and customer satisfaction, you will work independently on-site, contributing to a culture that values respect, entrepreneurship, and friendliness. This company, a leader in material handling solutions since 1985, offers comprehensive training and progression opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you are motivated and customer-focused, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Overtime

Vehicle

Pension

Comprehensive Training

Progression Opportunities

Benefits Portal

Health Cash Plan

Life cover

Qualifications

• Technical background in Materials Handling or similar required.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults with machinery and perform servicing and repairs.
• Work independently on customer sites while ensuring safety.

Skills

Technical background in Materials Handling

Experience with mechanical systems

Experience with electrical systems

Experience with hydraulic systems

Customer-focused approach

Ability to work independently

Good attitude and motivation

Education

Qualifications from a similar role

Job description

Role: Forklift Engineer

Remuneration: Up to £35k basic, Realistic OTE £47k

Additional Benefits: Overtime, Vehicle, Pension, Comprehensive Training, Progression Opportunities, Benefits Portal, Health Cash Plan, Life cover.

Position: Forklift Engineer

At Impact Handling, you will be responsible for accurately diagnosing faults with machinery, servicing, and emergency repairs. A typical day will consist of working on both customer and Impact Handling owned machines to ensure they are in full working order.

You will be expected to work independently in a safe manner on customer sites, communicate well with customers and internal colleagues, and ensure all relevant documentation is completed correctly. We expect you to have experience from within Materials Handling or similar sectors.

Skills and Experience:

• A technical background from within Materials Handling or similar
• Previous experience and qualifications from a similar role
• Experience working on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Good attitude with the ability to stay motivated and productive
• A customer-focused perspective and approach
• Work independently on sites in a safe manner, considering both your own and other people’s safety.

Company: Forklift Engineer

Established in 1985, Impact Handling has grown to become one of the leading providers of material handling equipment in the UK, offering only the very best, carefully chosen equipment ranges specified to deliver what we believe is the best value for money currently available.

Our nationwide network has expanded with us, and we are now proud to support our customers with strategically placed depots right across the country.

Values:

At Impact Handling, our people are our most valuable asset. We are proud to recruit and train the very best in the forklift industry, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure that, no matter what our customers’ need, they can handle it. Our values are:

• Respect
• Entrepreneurship
• Courage
• Friendliness

If you are interested in the above vacancy, please Apply Now!