Mobile Forklift Engineer

Alecto Recruitment Limited; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover Surrey and surrounding areas, servicing forklifts, lift trucks and other materials handling equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs and oversee maintenance while working independently to keep customer and company equipment running smoothly.

The role offers a 40-hour week with overtime opportunities. A company van and tools are provided, with ongoing training and development to support your career in field

Qualifications

• Technical background in forklifts, lift trucks, plant, HGVs, or similar materials handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Service Technician, Field Engineer, or Mobile Engineer.
• Ability to work safely and independently.
• Professional, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts, counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, and pallet trucks.
• Servicing, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown support.
• Keeping both customer and company machines fully operational.
• Working independently across Newcastle and nearby sites.
• Completing job reports and communicating clearly with customers.

Skills

Forklift engineer

Field service

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic

Customer-focused

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Field Service Engineer / Forklift Engineer - Surrey - Up to £40,000 DOE + Overtime + Van - 40 Hours/Week

Are you a Forklift Engineer, Field Service Technician, HGV/Plant Engineer, or Materials Handling Engineer looking for a role where your skills are truly valued? If you take pride in diagnosing faults and fixing machines properly the first time, this is the role for you.

We're hiring a Field Service Engineer covering Surrey and surrounding areas, working on forklifts, lift trucks, and other materials handling equipment. You'll have the freedom to work independently, manage your own day, and deliver high-quality service to customers.

No micromanagement. No pointless workshop time. Just proper engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts, counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, and pallet trucks
• Servicing, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown support
• Keeping both customer and company machines fully operational
• Working independently across Newcastle and nearby sites
• Completing job reports and communicating clearly with customers

What You'll Need

• Technical background in forklifts, lift trucks, plant, HGVs, or similar materials handling equipment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Service Technician, Field Engineer, or Mobile Engineer
• Ability to work safely and independently
• Professional, customer-focused approach

What You'll Get

• Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
• 40-hour working week with overtime opportunities
• Company van + tools provided
• Ongoing training and development
• Autonomy to manage your day and get the job done

Ideal if you've worked as a:

• Forklift Engineer / Lift Truck Technician
• Field Service Engineer / Mobile Engineer
• Plant / HGV Engineer
• Materials Handling Technician
• Experience with counterbalance, reach, pallet, or order picking trucks