Forklift Service Engineer – Reading

Acclaim Handling Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Handling Ltd is seeking a Workshop Engineer to service and repair forklift trucks from our Reading depot, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30. You will liaise with the Service Manager and Service Controllers to ensure efficient maintenance at customer sites.

Role involves diagnosing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults, quoting repairs, and carrying out services to a high standard with adherence to current legislation. Valid UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/mechanical engineering in heavy goods/plant/automotive sectors.
• Valid UK driving licence is required.
• Possess relevant UK work eligibility permits if applicable.
• Ability to work unsupervised when needed.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklift trucks at customer sites, liaising with the Service Manager.
• Onsite servicing of LPG, diesel, and electric forklifts to high standards.
• Identify chargeable repairs and provide quotes to customers.
• Carry out thorough examinations when qualified to do so.
• Maintain time entry, job reporting, parts requests, and customer sign-off via tablet.

Skills

Electrical / Mechanical engineering

Valid UK driving licence

Able to work unsupervised

Numerate

Literate

Permits to work in the UK (if relevant

Education

City and Guilds or BTEC in relevant field

Thorough Examination Qualifications

Job description

Acclaim Handling Ltd is seeking a Workshop Engineer to service and repair forklift trucks from our Reading depot, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30. You will liaise with the Service Manager and Service Controllers to ensure efficient maintenance at customer sites.

Role involves diagnosing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults, quoting repairs, and carrying out services to a high standard with adherence to current legislation. Valid UK driving licence required.