Forklift Service Engineer

RSD Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. This role involves maintaining and repairing a range of material handling equipment, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical engineering and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company Vehicle

Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Previous experience with manual handling equipment/forklifts.
• Experience in heavy goods, plant machinery, or automotive industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and overhaul material handling products.
• Perform fault-finding and repairs on gas, diesel, and electric-powered forklift trucks.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize customer downtime.

Skills

Diagnostic computer skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Experience in electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Birmingham

GBP36,000 - GBP40,000

Role Overview
We are seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer/Mechanical Handling Field Service Engineer to join our client s team of southern-based engineers, covering postcodes across South Birmingham. This full-time role will involve maintaining, repairing, servicing, and modifying a range of material handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and overhaul material handling products
• Perform fault-finding and repairs on gas, diesel, and electric-powered forklift trucks
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks (checking brakes, lifting assembly, steering, oil/filter changes)
• Preventative maintenance (lubricating steering and lifting equipment)
• Battery maintenance (voltage and fluid checks using meters and hydrometers)
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize customer downtime
• Maintain excellent customer relationships
• Complete documentation to company standards and liaise with the parts team
• Work on mobile machinery (brakes, steering, wheels, lift chains, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical drive systems, diesel/LPG engines, hydraulics, and common drive-trains

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Full UK driving license
• Previous experience working on manual handling equipment/forklifts
• Strong diagnostic computer skills
• Experience in heavy goods, plant machinery, automotive, or similar industries (e.g., agricultural, REME, HGV, PSV, construction)
• Ability to work unsupervised and respond to breakdowns efficiently
• Experience with electrical/mechanical engineering in machinery is essential

What You'll Get In Return

• Competitive salary up to GBP40k
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Vehicle
• Pension Scheme
• Retail Discounts

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