Forklift Service Engineer

Luton Bennett; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of material handling equipment based in Stourbridge is seeking a Forklift Service Engineer. This role offers a competitive salary up to £43,680, plus benefits including door-to-door travel and overtime. The ideal candidate will have experience servicing forklifts and good problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to work independently at customer sites. This position provides job security and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Company van provided

Door-to-door travel

Flexible working hours

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experienced forklift engineer with experience in servicing, diagnostics and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and repairs on forklifts at customer sites.
• Work with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform diagnostics and fault finding on forklift trucks.
• Complete company documentation accurately.
• Occasional stay-away from home for work.

Skills

Experience in servicing forklifts

Proactive problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Forklift Service Engineer – Stourbridge

Salary: Up to GBP43,680 base salary (dependent on experience) + door-to-door travel + company van + overtime paid at 1.33x. Overtime typically 2–6 hours per week.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard hours 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility available).

The Forklift Service Engineer role is with a leading supplier of material handling equipment. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company with 30 years of history, offering job security, a competitive salary and benefits package, and flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, examinations, diagnostics and repairs on forklifts at customer sites.
• Work with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform diagnostics and fault finding on forklift trucks.
• Complete company documentation accurately.
• Occasional stay-away from home (approx. 1x per month) or option to travel back and earn overtime.
• Support activities in the Stourbridge workshop as needed, with the primary focus on field-based work.

The Candidate Required

• Experienced forklift engineer with experience in servicing, diagnostics and repairs.
• Proactive with good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently at customer sites.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to GBP43,680 (dependent on experience).
• Door-to-door travel and company van provided.
• Overtime available (paid at 1.33x).
• Flexible working hours where possible.