Forklift Truck Engineer

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run materials handling business in Leeds is looking for a Field Service Engineer to handle repairs and maintenance of forklifts across Leeds and West Yorkshire. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000, a company van with personal use, and various benefits including sick pay and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate has at least two years' relevant experience and excellent customer service skills. You'll be working independently with support, ensuring you're never far from home.

Benefits

Company van with personal use

Fuel card

Week off at Christmas

Sick pay

Pension scheme

LOLER training provided

Early finish at 3:30pm every Friday

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Field Service Engineer in the material handling industry.
• Strong experience with electric and LPG forklifts.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs and planned maintenance on customer forklifts.
• Maintaining the company’s own forklift fleet when required.
• Providing excellent customer service as the face of the business.

Skills

Electric forklifts

LPG forklifts

Customer service

Problem-solving

Time management

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Forklifts

£35,000 – £40,000 | Leeds & West Yorkshire | No Working Away

Our client is a family‑run business with nearly 40 years’ experience in the materials handling industry. They are known for doing things the right way — putting people, trust, and service before KPIs. Many of their customers (and team members!) have been with them for decades, which says everything about their values and culture.

This is a business where engineers are genuinely valued, workloads are planned sensibly, and you’re not left miles from home at the end of the day. If you’re looking for a role where you’re treated like a person rather than a number, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of forklifts across Leeds and West Yorkshire. While our client is an HC dealer, you’ll also work on a variety of other manufacturers’ trucks — so no two days are the same.

You’ll be working independently for the most part, but with the support of a friendly, experienced team behind you. The work is planned so you’re never hours away from home — they genuinely believe you should be able to get home for your tea.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs and planned maintenance on customer forklifts
• Working on electric and LPG trucks (diesel experience is a bonus)
• Maintaining the company’s own forklift fleet when required
• Providing excellent customer service as the face of the business
• Managing your time efficiently and working safely at all times

About You

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Field Service Engineer in the material handling industry
• Strong experience with electric and LPG forklifts
• Diesel forklift experience advantageous but not essential
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
• Good time management and problem‑solving abilities
• Clean UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Company van with personal use
• Fuel card
• Week off at Christmas (not taken from annual leave)
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme
• LOLER training provided if not already held
• Early finish at 3:30pm every Friday
• No working away