Forklift Engineer

NMS Recruit Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Company van and fuel card

Mobile phone and tablet

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

Supportive team environment with long‑

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Forklift Engineer to join a growing service team. You will maintain, service, fault-diagnose and repair diesel, LPG and electric forklifts at workshops and on customer sites.

Join a hands-on role that values high-quality service, strong customer relationships and efficient on-site support, with opportunities for overtime, training and progression in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Forklift Engineer or Plant/Materials Handling Engineer.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks (diesel, LPG and electric).
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out LOLER inspections (where qualified).
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
• Provide a high level of customer service on site.
• Work efficiently to agreed schedules and response times.

Skills

Forklift experience

Fault-finding (mechanical)

Fault-finding (electrical)

Hydraulic systems

Independent worker

Customer-facing

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Forklift Engineer to join our clients growing service team. You will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of a wide range of forklift trucks and materials handling equipment, both in the workshop and at customer sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality service and building strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks (diesel, LPG and electric)
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carry out LOLER inspections (where qualified)
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately
• Provide a high level of customer service on site
• Work efficiently to agreed schedules and response times

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Forklift Engineer or Plant/Materials Handling Engineer
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience with hydraulic systems
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience across multiple forklift brands
• Previous field service experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Company van and fuel card
• Mobile phone and tablet
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
• Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects