Forklift Mechanic

Gap Personnel; South Petherton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Profit sharing scheme

Free onsite parking

Staff canteen

Company events

Fixed schedule 08:00–17:00

Job summary

Gap Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Forklift Mechanic / Plant Maintenance Engineer to join their team in South Petherton, Somerset.

You'll maintain a fleet of 21 side-loading Lancer Boss forklifts, plan workload, carry out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance to keep the fleet safe, reliable and operational.

Monday to Friday, 0800am - 1700pm; salary £35,000-£42,000 with pension, profit sharing and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a mechanic.
• Experience with forklifts/side loaders or plant machinery is highly desirable.
• Strong fault-finding skills in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic domains.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service the fleet of 21 forklifts.
• Plan and prioritise workload within the workshop.
• Coordinate with Operations/Logistics to minimise disruption.
• Carry out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Repair forklifts and return to service safely.
• Identify potential failures and implement preventative actions.
• Maintain clean, safe workshop and order parts as needed.
• Document maintenance records and reports.
• Assist with general facilities maintenance as required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Numeracy

Literacy

Independent work

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive maintenance

Education

Forklift Truck licence (desirable)

Tools

Forklift fleet maintenance

Side loaders

Plant machinery

Job description

Forklift Mechanic

South Petherton

gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Forklift Mechanic / Plant Maintenance Engineer to join their team in South Petherton, Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and self-motivated mechanic to take ownership of a dedicated workshop, maintaining and servicing a fleet of 21 side-loading Lancer Boss forklifts. You'll be responsible for planning your own workload, carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable and operational.

The Role

As the onsite Forklift Mechanic, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the maintenance and serviceability of the company's fleet of 21 forklifts.
• Organising and prioritising your own workload within the workshop.
• Liaising closely with the Operations and Logistics teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Repairing forklifts and ensuring they are returned to service safely and efficiently.
• Identifying potential machine failures and implementing preventative solutions.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Managing spare parts stock and ordering replacement parts when required.
• Completing accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Assisting with general facilities maintenance tasks when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience maintaining forklifts, side loaders and/or plant equipment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team.
• A Forklift Truck licence (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£42,000 per year
• Company pension
• Profit sharing scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Staff canteen
• Company events
• Monday to Friday, 0800am - 1700pm

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a mechanic (required).
• Experience working with forklifts, side loaders or plant machinery is highly desirable.