Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Leicester. The candidate will be responsible for servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and related equipment. Applicants should have a strong mechanical background, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. Experience with forklifts is highly desirable. This role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £37,500 plus overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background essential.
• Customer focused and able to work in a team or individually.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklift trucks and lifting equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and checks on machinery.
• Liaise with customers regarding their requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Customer focused

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Experience with forklift trucks

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Leicester

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.