Forklift Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Halifax to perform maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and other lifting equipment. The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, customer focus, and excellent communication skills. Candidates with experience in military or agricultural equipment are highly desired. A full UK driving licence is necessary. The salary ranges from £31,000 to £35,000, with overtime and benefits included.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer service orientation is crucial.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills or independent working ability.
• Excellent time management required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with forklifts, military or agricultural equipment is a plus.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklift trucks and lifting equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment.
• Check oil and fuel levels and inspect hoses.
• Perform steering and brake checks.
• Conduct basic electrical checks.
• Liaise with customers regarding needs.
• Submit parts requisition information.
• Act as brand ambassador for the company.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Customer focused

Teamwork ability

Time management

Communication skills

Experience with forklift trucks

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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: Halifax

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