Mobile Forklift Engineer

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van Provided

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Comprehensive Technical Training and D

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mobile Forklift Technician to cover the West Midlands, including Birmingham. You will service and repair forklift trucks and related equipment across customer sites, diagnosing faults and performing preventative maintenance.

A full UK driving license and industry qualifications are required, with a company van provided for business use. Role offers 40-hour weeks, salary up to £40,000 basic with OTE up to £45,000, and additional benefits such as

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical or hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Experience on forklifts, plant machinery, HGVs or agricultural equipment.
• Industry-recognised qualifications relevant to equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and materials-handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Attend customer sites across the West Midlands.
• Complete preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Maintain accurate service records and deliver professional customer service.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Independent working

Customer interaction

Education

Industry-recognised technical qualifications

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Forklift Technician, Forklift Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Mobile Plant Engineer to cover the West Midlands, including Birmingham. Applicants must have a strong mechanical and engineering background, with experience in forklift trucks, plant machinery, HGVs or agricultural equipment. Industry-recognised technical qualifications and a Full UK Driving Licence are required.

Location: West Midlands – Birmingham and Surrounding Areas

Salary: Up to £40,000 Basic, Depending on Experience

OTE: Up to £45,000 Including Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 Hours Per Week

Company Van: Provided for Business Use

Why Apply?

• Up to £45,000 OTE
• Monday to Friday – 40 Hours
• Company Van Provided
• 25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays, Increasing with Service
• Comprehensive Technical Training and Development
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan

Mobile Forklift Technician Role

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and materials-handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Attend customer sites across the West Midlands
• Complete preventative maintenance and routine inspections
• Carry out repairs in accordance with manufacturer procedures
• Identify equipment defects and recommend necessary repairs
• Maintain accurate service records and deliver professional customer service

Mobile Forklift Technician Requirements

• Previous experience working on forklifts, plant machinery, HGVs or agricultural equipment
• Strong mechanical, electrical or hydraulic fault-finding skills
• Industry-recognised technical or engineering qualifications relevant to the equipment
• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently
• Previous experience dealing directly with customers
• Full UK Driving Licence

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.