Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Milton Keynes to maintain and repair forklift equipment and contracted assets. The role emphasizes adherence to health and safety standards and strong customer service with clients in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will perform commissioning, servicing and part replacements while maintaining best-practice quality. Ex-military candidates are encouraged, but all will be considered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
• Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks.
• Repair or replace faulty parts.
• 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 and attend training courses as required.
• Adhere to Quality and Compliance responsibilities and company policies.
• Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures.

Skills

Forklift knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline driven

Team player

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Adaptable

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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
• 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
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 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