Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Milton Keynes to perform maintenance and repair of forklift trucks and related equipment. The role emphasizes quality, professionalism, and strong customer satisfaction, with overtime and a company van provided.

Ideal candidates may come from ex-military backgrounds, though all are encouraged to apply; routine servicing and on-site health and safety compliance are key responsibilities in this position.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Numeracy skills
• Knowledge of forklift trucks
• Analytical with an eye for detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Professional and strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others
• Courteous, friendly and tactful

Responsibilities

• Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
• Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks
• Repair or replace faulty parts
• Request parts via PDA
• Report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled work
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers
• Follow Service Team procedures.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
• Adhere to company Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures

Skills

Forklift knowledge

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Team player

Courteous and tactful

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

MH1 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Van

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

• Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
• Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks
• Repair or replace faulty parts
• Request parts via PDA
• Report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled workMaintain and develop relationships with Customers
• Follow Service Team procedures.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
• Adhere to company Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Numeracy skills
• Knowledge of Forklift trucks
• Analytical with an eye for detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Professional and strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others
• Courteous, friendly and tactful

Location: Devizes

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Van