Forklift Service Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Mobile Forklift Engineer in St Helens, covering various clients in the North West. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing material handling equipment. Candidates should have a full UK driving license and experience with forklifts or similar machinery. The position offers a competitive salary up to £40k, 23 days of annual leave, and a company vehicle. Join a diverse team and contribute to customer satisfaction and equipment reliability.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40k

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company Vehicle

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Experience with manual handling equipment/forklifts is essential.
• Strong diagnostic skills with computer technology are required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and overhaul material handling products.
• Perform fault-finding and repairs on forklift trucks.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Previous experience working on manual handling equipment/forklifts

Strong diagnostic computer skills

Experience in agricultural, construction, or similar industries

Ability to work unsupervised

Experience with electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

We are looking for great Forklift Engineers all across the North West!

£36,000 - £40,000

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join our client's team of North West engineers, covering clients across the North West. 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 £40k
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Vehicle
• Pension Scheme

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality