Forklift Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer for their client in Gloucester. The successful candidate will conduct maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other lifting equipment, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. Applicants should have a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This role provides a salary between £30,000 - £37,500 with potential overtime and benefits.

Benefits

Overtime

Benefits

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused and able to work in teams.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Customer focused

Teamwork ability

Time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with forklift trucks

Full UK driving licence

Job description

JG253 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Gloucester

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.