Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Tapton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Chesterfield to perform maintenance and repair on various types of lifting equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, customer liaison, and ensuring equipment safety. Competitive salary ranges from £30,000 to £37,500, with overtime and benefits included. Applications encouraged from ex-military personnel.

Benefits

Overtime

Benefits

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually.
• Experience with forklift trucks or similar equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing forklift trucks and lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and checks.
• Liaising with customers regarding their requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Customer focused

Excellent time management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Forklift Engineer First Military Recruitment • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

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.
• Act as the face of the company and therefore act 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

Chesterfield

Salary

£30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits