Forklift Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Forklift Engineer in Carlisle to service and repair forklift trucks and lifting equipment, ensuring reliability and safety for customers.

The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, inspect oil and fuel levels, hoses and connections, and conduct steering and brake checks, while liaising with customers about requirements. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklift trucks or related equipment is essential.
• UK driving licence is a must.
• Strong time management and communication skills are required.
• Able to work well in a team or independently as needed.
• Customer-focused with professional conduct is expected.

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 (e.g., brake lights).
• Liaising with customers regarding requirements.
• Submitting accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Customer focus

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Driving licence

Job description

JB514 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Carlisle

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

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: Carlisle

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