Forklift Engineer | Van, Overtime & Pension Benefits

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private use option

Pension scheme

Annual leave 25 days

Overtime pay

Discount schemes

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Chesterfield to perform servicing and repairs on forklift trucks and related equipment. The role emphasizes quality, professionalism and high customer satisfaction, with a strong candidate pool encouraged from ex-military backgrounds.

The position involves routine maintenance, fault finding, and hands-on servicing, with opportunities for overtime and a company van for field service work. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually when required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is 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 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 focus

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Chesterfield to perform servicing and repairs on forklift trucks and related equipment. The role emphasizes quality, professionalism and high customer satisfaction, with a strong candidate pool encouraged from ex-military backgrounds.

The position involves routine maintenance, fault finding, and hands-on servicing, with opportunities for overtime and a company van for field service work. A valid UK driving licence is required.