Mobile Forklift Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Door-to-door travel time paid

Overtime paid at 1.5x

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Full training and development

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a skilled Forklift Engineer to join their field service team in the Basingstoke region. The role covers servicing, diagnostics and repairs on forklift and material-handling equipment at customer sites, with travel time paid and a clear path for technical development.

Ideal candidates have proven hydraulics experience, mechanical and electrical fault finding skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in forklift, plant or material-handling industry is essential.
• Strong hydraulics knowledge.
• Mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience servicing, repairs and diagnostics on forklifts and plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and service, repair and carry out emergency breakdown work on forklifts and plant machinery.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Work on engines, batteries, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Attend customer sites and provide professional technical support.
• Work independently while maintaining communication with customers and colleagues.
• Identify faults and develop solutions to minimise downtime.
• Complete service reports and job records accurately.
• Build strong relationships with customers and deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Forklift industry experience

Hydraulics

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary: £37,000 – £43,000 basic + overtime (OTE £50,000+)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Interaction Technical are working with a well-established and growing Material Handling and Access Solutions business to recruit an experienced Forklift Engineer to join their expanding team of mobile engineers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Forklift Engineer or Plant Engineer looking for a secure, long-term position with excellent earning potential, paid travel time, a company vehicle and ongoing technical development.

You will work predominantly at customer sites across the region, carrying out planned servicing, diagnostics, repairs and emergency breakdown work on a range of forklift and material-handling equipment.

The Package

• £37,000 – £43,000 basic salary
• Door-to-door travel time paid
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with regular overtime available
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays – 33 days total
• Company van and fuel card
• All travel time and expenses paid when travelling to customer sites
• Full training and development across mechanical and electrical systems, diagnostics and fault finding
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent long-term earning potential
• Opportunities for career progression and internal development

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping customers' material-handling equipment operational and minimising downtime.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out servicing, repairs and emergency breakdown work on forklifts and plant machinery
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Working on engines, batteries, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Attending customer sites and providing professional technical support
• Working independently while maintaining strong communication with customers and colleagues
• Identifying faults and developing effective solutions to minimise equipment downtime
• Completing service reports, documentation and job records accurately
• Building strong working relationships with customers and providing a high standard of service

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within the forklift, plant or material-handling industry – essential
• Strong experience with hydraulics – essential
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience working with engines and batteries – essential
• Previous experience carrying out servicing, repairs and diagnostics
• The ability to work independently at customer sites
• A professional and customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

An NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that genuinely invests in its engineers.

With paid door-to-door travel, a company van, regular overtime at 1.5x and comprehensive technical training, the role offers an excellent overall package alongside genuine opportunities to progress your career.

If you're an experienced Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer or Field Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.