Mobile Forklift Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to ensure proper maintenance of forklift trucks and materials handling equipment. The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical engineering background, enjoy solving faults, and communicate effectively with clients. This long-term role offers competitive pay and benefits, with a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Up to £35,000 depending on experience

Door-to-Door travel pay

Optional overtime

Fully equipped company van

Ongoing technical training and development

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background with solid fault‑finding skills.
• Experience in FLT, plant, agricultural, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Hydraulics and electrical knowledge (training provided if needed).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confident, professional communication.
• Ability to manage your workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers’ forklift trucks and materials handling equipment stay in peak condition.
• Complete servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Attend breakdowns and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Carry out effective and efficient repairs on‑site.
• Communicate clearly with customers on findings, repairs and next steps.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.
• Work safely at all times.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Fault-finding skills

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Professional communication

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

Field Service Engineer / Forklift Engineer / Mobile Plant Engineer / Forklift Technician

Up to £35,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Overtime

What's On Offer

• Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Door-to-Door travel pay
• Optional overtime
• Fully equipped company van, fuel card, laptop, mobile & expenses
• 08:00 - 16:30 working hours
• Ongoing technical training and development

The Role

You’ll be responsible for ensuring customers’ forklift trucks and materials handling equipment stay in peak condition.

• Complete servicing and preventative maintenance
• Attend breakdowns and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• Carry out effective and efficient repairs on‑site
• Communicate clearly with customers on findings, repairs and next steps
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Complete all required documentation accurately
• Work safely at all times

What I'm Looking For

• Strong mechanical engineering background with solid fault‑finding skills
• Experience in FLT, plant, agricultural, or heavy equipment maintenance
• Hydraulics and electrical knowledge (training provided if needed)
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident, professional communication
• Ability to manage your workload independently
• A proactive, customer‑focused attitude

If You’re an Engineer Who Gets the Job Done Right... Let’s Talk.

This is a long‑term, stable role with a company that genuinely values its engineers.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.