Forklift Engineer

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

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Warrington to service and repair forklift trucks and other lifting equipment, ensuring quality and professionalism.

You will carry out routine maintenance, check oil and fuel levels, hoses, and electrical systems, and liaise with customers to understand their requirements.

Ex-military candidates are encouraged, with a full UK driving licence preferred; salary ranges £30,000–£37,500 plus overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused and able to work in a team.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks or similar plant equipment is highly desirable.
• A valid full UK driving licence is required.

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 brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Customer focused

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

JB513 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Warrington

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:Warrington

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