Forklift Engineer & Field Technician — Overtime

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

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Warrington to service and repair forklift trucks and other lifting equipment, ensuring quality and professionalism.

You will carry out routine maintenance, check oil and fuel levels, hoses, and electrical systems, and liaise with customers to understand their requirements.

Ex-military candidates are encouraged, with a full UK driving licence preferred; salary ranges £30,000–£37,500 plus overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused and able to work in a team.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks or similar plant equipment is highly desirable.
• A valid full UK driving licence is required.

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.
• Acting as the face of the company and brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Customer focused

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Warrington to service and repair forklift trucks and other lifting equipment, ensuring quality and professionalism.

You will carry out routine maintenance, check oil and fuel levels, hoses, and electrical systems, and liaise with customers to understand their requirements.

Ex-military candidates are encouraged, with a full UK driving licence preferred; salary ranges £30,000–£37,500 plus overtime and benefits.