Mobile Forklift Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunity

Overtime opportunities

Company van and fuel card (personaluse

26 days leave incl bank holidays

Statutory pension contributions

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join our field service team in Devizes. You will service, repair and commission material handling equipment at customer sites, ensuring high-quality and reliable service.

Ideal candidates have forklift engineering or related experience, strong electrical knowledge and a full UK driving licence. Training will be provided; overtime opportunities and a company van are included.

Qualifications

• Current forklift/plant/HGV experience essential.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment desirable.
• Strong electrical knowledge required.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• City & Guilds / NVQ qualification desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service materials handling equipment.
• Carry out LOLER inspections for compliance.
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace components.
• Order parts using a PDA and report progress to the Service Co-ordinator.
• Build strong relationships with customers and follow team procedures.
• Attend training courses and pursue continuous professional development.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all times.

Skills

Forklift experience

Plant fitter

HGV technician

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ

Job description

Job title: Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location: Devizes

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

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (dependant in experience)

OTE: £41,563–£47,500 (based on 5hrs overtime) (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-£40,000 (dependant in experience)
• Commission opportunity.
• Overtime opportunities - OTE: £41,563–£47,500 (based on 5hrs overtime)
• Company van and fuel card (with personal use)
• 24 days' annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Statutory pension contributions.