Heavy Forklift Engineer - Kent

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Lenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Heavy Forklift Engineer to service, maintain and repair a range of forklift trucks across Kent. The role focuses on 16-tonne+ equipment, with a company van and field service across customer sites.

You will diagnose issues, perform safety checks and LOLER inspections while meeting high safety standards and keeping customers operational. Applicants should have at least 12 months’ experience and hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as Forklift Engineer or similar.
• Proven experience on 16-tonne+ forklifts.
• Proven experience with diesel engines.
• Strong experience with electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics.
• Good mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must live in Kent or nearby.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Work on 16-tonne+ heavy forklifts.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Carry out LOLER inspections for compliance.
• Complete safety checks and service documentation.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Plan workload and service schedule efficiently.
• Source and install correct components with parts department.
• Maintain professional, customer-focused approach on site.

Skills

Experience

16-tonne+ forklifts

Diesel engines

Electricals

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ (desirable)

Tools

Job description

Heavy Forklift Engineer

Location: Kent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (40hrs)

Basic Salary: £35,000-£45,000, dependent on experience and assessment

OTE: £43,531-£55,969 with 5 hours' overtime per week

OTE: £52,063-£67,000 with 10 hours' overtime per week

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

Company Van: Fully equipped company van

Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Forklift Engineer to join our team and cover customer sites across Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Forklift Engineer with experience working on heavy equipment, particularly 16-tonne+ forklifts. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment, helping to keep customers' equipment safe, compliant and operational.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repair work on a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Work on 16-tonne+ heavy forklifts.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Carry outLOLER inspections to ensure equipment remains fully compliant.
• Complete safety checks and pre-delivery inspections.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance to minimise customer downtime.
• Effectively organise and manage your workload and service schedule.
• Accurately complete service reports, job sheets and relevant documentation.
• Communicate with the parts department to ensure the correct components are sourced and installed.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when working on customer sites.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 12 months' experienceas a Forklift Engineer, Material Handling Mechanic, Plant Fitter or similar.
• Essential: proven experience working on 16-tonne+ forklifts.
• Proven experience with diesel engines.
• Strong experience withelectrics, hydraulics and diagnostics.
• Good mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage your workload.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• Technical qualification such asCity & Guilds or NVQis desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must live inKentor within a reasonable travelling distance.

What We Offer

• Basic Salary: £35,000-£45,000, dependent on experience and assessment
• OTE: £43,531-£55,969 with 5 hours' overtime per week
• OTE: £52,063-£67,000 with 10 hours' overtime per week.

As part of the hiring process, you will be required to complete a30-minute multiple-choice technical assessment prior to interview which will determine your salary bracket