Mobile Forklift Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card (with лично̄

24 days' annual leave + 8 statutory {"

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Croydon is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join our field service team. You will be responsible for commissioning, maintenance, repair and servicing of materials handling equipment while ensuring customers receive a high-quality and reliable service.

The role requires current forklift engineering experience, ability to work independently, and a full UK driving licence. A PDA for parts requests will be used, and ongoing training opportunities are available to develop

Qualifications

• Current experience as a forklift engineer / plant fitter / agricultural engineer / HGV technician.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment.
• Strong electrical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence (required).

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service materials handling equipment.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure equipment remains compliant.
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace faulty components.
• Request and order parts using a PDA.
• Report to the Service Co-ordinator on progress.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers.
• Follow all Service Team procedures and health & safety rules.
• Continuously develop skills and technical knowledge.

Skills

Forklift engineer

Diagnostic tools

Electrical knowledge

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Customer focus

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ

Tools

PDA

Job description

Job title: Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location: Croydon

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible start & finish times)

Salary: £35,000-£42,000 (dependant in experience)

OTE: £41,563–£49,875 (based on 5hrs overtime)

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, repair and servicing of equipment ensuring that customers receive a high-quality and reliable service.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service materials handling equipment.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure all equipment remains fully compliant
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace faulty components.
• Request and order parts using a PDA.
• Report to the Service Co-ordinator regarding scheduled work and job progress.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers.
• Follow all Service Team procedures and processes.
• Continuously develop your skills and technical knowledge to ensure effective performance in the role.
• Attend training courses and development programmes as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety responsibilities, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL: current experience as a forklift engineer / plant fitter / agricultural engineer / HGV technician
• Experience using diagnostic equipment
• Strong electrical knowledge
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude
• Technical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ) (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Your Package

• Competitive salary - £35,000-£42,000 (dependant in experience)
• Commission opportunity.
• Overtime opportunities - OTE: £41,563–£49,875 (based on 5hrs overtime)
• Company van and fuel card (with personal use)
• 24 days' annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Statutory pension contributions.