Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Halifax. Responsibilities include servicing and repairing forklift trucks and ensuring customer satisfaction. The candidate should have a strong mechanical background, excellent communication skills, and ideally experience with forklifts or similar equipment. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural, or plant equipment is highly desirable.

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

Excellent communication

Experience with forklifts or similar equipment

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

JG237 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Halifax

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 + Overtime + Benefits

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.