Forklift Maintenance Engineer - Customer-Focused & Overtime

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Forklift Engineer based in Romford to service and repair forklift trucks and related lifting equipment. The job involves routine maintenance, checking fluids, hoses, and safety systems, and liaising with customers to meet individual requirements.

The role emphasises quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Ex-military applicants are encouraged, and driving required for on-site duties in the London area.

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly 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 therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical background

Customer focus

Teamwork / Autonomy

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Forklift Engineer based in Romford to service and repair forklift trucks and related lifting equipment. The job involves routine maintenance, checking fluids, hoses, and safety systems, and liaising with customers to meet individual requirements.

The role emphasises quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Ex-military applicants are encouraged, and driving required for on-site duties in the London area.