Mobile Forklift Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card provided

Company pension

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Chelmsford, Essex. This mobile/field-based role requires a full UK driving licence and involves servicing, repairing, and inspecting forklift trucks and material handling equipment across the region.

The role focuses on diagnosing faults, working with diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and performing LOLER inspections. Overtime contributes to earnings, with a company van provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with diesel engines and fault diagnosis essential.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems is important.
• LOLER inspections knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks/PDI.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation.
• Liaise with parts department to source and fit components.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Diesel engines

Fault diagnosis

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer

Basic Salary: £31,000 - £38,000

OTE: £36,811 – £45,124 per year (5 hrs OT PW)

Location: Chelmsford Essex

Overtime is paid at 1.5x

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs

A reputable & well established Material Handling Company is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer based in Chelmsford Essex, This is a mobile / field based position and you will need a full UK driving licence. Due to my clients increased workload, they are expanding their team!

The Role

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Carrying out LOLER inspections
• Completing detailed safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive maintenance to minimise customer downtime
• Completing service reports, job sheets and all relevant compliance documentation accurately
• Liaising with parts departments to ensure the correct components are sourced and fitted

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience required: Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural technician, HGV technician
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with diesel engines
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience working with electrical and hydraulic systems
• Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections would be desirable

Package

• Basic Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
• OTE: £35,624 - £47,498 (based on 5hrs overtime)
• OTE: £41,248 - £54,997 (based on 10hrs overtime)

Benefits

• Company van with fuel card provided
• Company pension, holiday allowance and other benefits