Forklift Engineer: Diesel, Electrical & Diagnostics

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Aldridge is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer to join their team. Basic salary £30,000 - £37,000 and hours 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday (40hrs). You will service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment, with emphasis on diesel engines and diagnostics.

The role requires independent work, a full UK driving licence, and a customer‑focused approach. LOLER inspections, safety checks and timely parts sourcing are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift engineer or similar.
• Proven experience of diesel engines.
• Strong experience with electrics, hydraulics and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repair work on forklift trucks and equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Carry out LOLER inspections to ensure compliance.
• Complete safety checks and pre-delivery inspections.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Organise and manage workload and service schedule.
• Accurately fill out service reports and job sheets.
• Communicate with parts departments to source correct components.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrics

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Aldridge is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer to join their team. Basic salary £30,000 - £37,000 and hours 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday (40hrs). You will service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment, with emphasis on diesel engines and diagnostics.

The role requires independent work, a full UK driving licence, and a customer‑focused approach. LOLER inspections, safety checks and timely parts sourcing are part of the job.