Forklift Field Engineer — Van, Training & Pension

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile phone and tablet

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Forklift Engineer to join our service team. You will maintain, diagnose faults, service and repair forklift trucks across workshop and customer sites, delivering high-quality service and building strong customer relationships.

The role covers diesel, LPG and electric trucks, with opportunities for LOLER inspections and on-site customer support, aiming to meet agreed schedules and responsive service levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Forklift Engineer or Plant/Materials Handling Engineer.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks (diesel, LPG and electric).
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out LOLER inspections (where qualified).
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
• Provide a high level of customer service on site.
• Work efficiently to agreed schedules and response times.

Skills

Forklift repair

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Independent worker

Customer-facing

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Forklift Engineer to join our service team. You will maintain, diagnose faults, service and repair forklift trucks across workshop and customer sites, delivering high-quality service and building strong customer relationships.

The role covers diesel, LPG and electric trucks, with opportunities for LOLER inspections and on-site customer support, aiming to meet agreed schedules and responsive service levels.