Forklift Field Service Engineer

Forklift Truck Depot Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment servicing company is seeking a Forklift Field Service Engineer in Barnsley. Responsibilities include servicing and repairing various makes of forklifts. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience, strong customer service skills, and a full clean UK driving license. This full-time role offers competitive salary, company vehicle, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Ongoing training

Company pension

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.
• Experience in Materials Handling Industry is essential.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs of forklifts.
• Maintain equipment and ensure operational compliance.
• Introduce product range to new customers.

Skills

Forklift engineering experience

Hydraulics knowledge

Customer service skills

Electrical or mechanical experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Full clean UK Driving License

Tools

VNA machinery

LOLER inspection experience

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About the Role

• Daily duties to include fork truck servicing, maintenance, and repairs of all makes and models of fork lift trucks on both fleet and customers own equipment, mainly electrical VNA Machinery nationwide.
• Keeping equipment operational by maintaining repairing and servicing equipment in line with manufacturer's guidelines.
• To diagnose, service, repair and maintain all materials handling equipment. Diesel, LPG and Electric powered across all makes and models.
• Working to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at our client’s premises
• To ensure van stock is monitored/counted and sufficient for the day to day maintenance of the fleet
• To carry out Thorough Examination (LOLER) at client’s location (Not essential)
• Complete relevant documentation with regard to work carried out on our fleet trucks and also customer owned trucks.
• Proactively approach and introduce our full product range to new customers and develop our existing accounts.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements ensuring all machinery is safe and fit for purpose
• Order any parts required to carry out effective repairs
• Also, carrying out repairs in the workshop as and when required.

What we are looking for

• We are looking for forklift engineers / VNA engineers with electrical or mechanical experience who are keen on a career in the material handling industry.
• To be considered for this role you will need at least one of the following areas expertise, and be able, willing and accepting of additional training to allow you to excel.
• If you have worked with battery powered vehicles or VNA machinery this would be a high advantage.
• It is essential that you are self motivated with strong communication skills with the ability to deliver excellent customer service skills and build strong relationships to increase sales.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritising workloads to work to tight deadlines.
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills - oral and written.
• Experience in the Materials Handling Industry is essential, applicants from similar backgrounds may be considered i.e. Plant Fitters/HGV/ LGV, agricultural or access hire Training available for suitable applicant.
• Forklift engineering experience. (highly desirable)
• Experience with LOLER inspections. (desirable)
• Experience with Hydraulics. (essential)
• Must have hands on engineering experience in a similar field.
• Full clean UK Driving License is essential.

What We offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company van, fuel card, phone, and tools
• Overtime and call-out opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Company pension, uniform & PPE
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Commercial and Industrial Equipment Rental

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