Forklift Workshop Engineer – Purfleet

Acclaim Handling Ltd; Purfleet-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Handling Ltd in the UK is seeking a Workshop Engineer at our Purfleet depot to service and repair forklift trucks at customer sites, working from a home base attached to a depot.

The role involves electrical and mechanical repair, servicing LPG, diesel and electric forklifts, conducting thorough examinations when qualified, and quoting customers in close collaboration with the service team; you should have relevant City & Guilds/BTEC qualifications and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive.
• Holds a valid UK driving licence and permits to work if relevant.
• Able to work unsupervised as required; numerate and literate.
• Thorough Examinations qualifications provide an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Onsite repairs of forklift trucks: electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Service LPG, diesel and electric forklifts and perform preventative maintenance.
• Inspect equipment, provide quotes, and identify additional chargeable repairs.
• Carry out battery maintenance and sign off jobs via tablet.
• Liaise with Service Manager and Parts Controller as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical engineering

Forklift knowledge

Valid UK driving licence

Unsupervised work capability

Education

City and Guilds/BTEC forklift related

Thorough Examination Qualifications

Job description

Acclaim Handling Ltd in the UK is seeking a Workshop Engineer at our Purfleet depot to service and repair forklift trucks at customer sites, working from a home base attached to a depot.

The role involves electrical and mechanical repair, servicing LPG, diesel and electric forklifts, conducting thorough examinations when qualified, and quoting customers in close collaboration with the service team; you should have relevant City & Guilds/BTEC qualifications and a valid UK driving licence.