Forklift Engineer: Field Service & Maintenance Pro

First Military Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd are seeking a Forklift Engineer to join one of our clients in Edinburgh. You will service and repair forklift trucks and other lifting equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, checking oil/fuel levels, hoses and connections, steering/brake checks, and basic electrical checks. You will liaise with customers and submit parts requisitions, representing the company as a brand ambassador.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background required.
• Customer focussed with strong communication.
• Able to work in a team or independently.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks or plant equipment desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks – brake lights, etc.
• Liaising with customers regarding requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Customer focus

Team player

Time management

Communication

Forklift experience

Driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd are seeking a Forklift Engineer to join one of our clients in Edinburgh. You will service and repair forklift trucks and other lifting equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, checking oil/fuel levels, hoses and connections, steering/brake checks, and basic electrical checks. You will liaise with customers and submit parts requisitions, representing the company as a brand ambassador.