Forklift Workshop Technician - Repair & Maintenance

Acclaim Handling Ltd; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Handling Ltd in Rugby is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join our depot team. You will repair, service and overhaul forklift trucks, including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components, to keep customer fleets running smoothly.

You will also prepare new and used equipment, complete maintenance records, and liaise with the Service Controller to ensure timely and accurate reporting. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, with a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing forklift trucks.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to service gas, diesel and electric forklifts.
• Experience with preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components on forklifts.
• Servicing gas, diesel and electric forklifts and checking brakes and lifting equipment.
• Overhaul of forklifts including partial strip-down and chassis prep.
• Battery maintenance and voltage checks.
• Prepare gas, diesel and electric forklifts for delivery; complete daily job sheets.
• Record progress and liaise with the Service Controller; undertake other duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift repair

Electrical & mechanical

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Diesel/gas/electric forklifts

Job description

Acclaim Handling Ltd in Rugby is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join our depot team. You will repair, service and overhaul forklift trucks, including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components, to keep customer fleets running smoothly.

You will also prepare new and used equipment, complete maintenance records, and liaise with the Service Controller to ensure timely and accurate reporting. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, with a commitment to safety and quality.