Mobile Forklift Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled technician to diagnose and repair forklifts, ensuring efficient operations at customer sites. This permanent role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. You will be responsible for mechanical and electrical fault finding, collaborating closely with customers to deliver effective solutions. With a package that includes a company van, fuel card, and private medical insurance after probation, this position promises excellent earning potential and job satisfaction. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to quality service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Company van and Fuel Card

Private Medical Insurance

Travel time and expenses paid

Qualifications

• Essential experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Advantageous experience in forklift and plant industries.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform emergency repairs on forklifts.
• Collaborate with customers on lifting and handling products.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Fault Finding

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Reference: 447024

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Job Location: United Kingdom, England, South East England, Hampshire, Basingstoke

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The Package:

• All overtime paid at 1.5x
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service (extra day every 2 years)
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Company van and Fuel Card provided
• Private Medical Insurance after 6 months probation
• Travel time and expenses paid from home to/from site
• Excellent earning potential with scope to progress

The Duties:

• Diagnose faults, service, and perform emergency repairs/breakdowns on forklifts
• Collaborate with customers regarding lifting and handling products
• Work independently at customer sites and with colleagues to ensure proper documentation and solutions
• Travel to sites to repair equipment and develop solutions
• Work on engines, batteries, pneumatics, hydraulics, and perform mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs

The Requirements:

• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service experience (advantageous)
• Experience in forklift, plant, HGV, or agricultural industries (advantageous)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (advantageous)
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Driver's License

Thank you for your time. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
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