Mobile Forklift Engineer

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Service Engineer in Glasgow. The role involves maintaining and repairing forklifts and heavy plant machinery, requiring a strong mechanical background and UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of £38,500 plus overtime, company van, and additional training opportunities. Seeking candidates who are proactive and can work independently.

Benefits

Company van

Overtime pay

Paid travel time

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly with diesel engines and hydraulics.
• Some knowledge of electrical systems is advantageous.
• Experience working with heavy plant, forklifts, or material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing, and repairs on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Support breakdown callouts as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Knowledge of electrical systems

Experience with plant and machinery

Proactive and independent

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Mobile Service Engineer - Forklift / Material Handling

Location: Glasgow (covering within 1 hour from home)

Salary: £38,500 + Overtime (x1.5 / x2) + van + Call Out Allowance (£150/week optional)

Increases: £2,000 salary rise in January, further rise in April

The Role

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on heavy plant, forklift trucks, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults (mechanical bias preferred, but electrical skills highly valued).
• Support breakdown callouts when required (optional callout rota).
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, representing the company on-site.
• Complete all required job documentation accurately and on time.

The Candidate

• Strong background in mechanical engineering (diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions).
• Some knowledge of electrical systems - electrical bias would be a strong advantage.
• Experience in plant, forklift, agricultural machinery, or material handling equipment.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to work independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The Benefits

• £38,500 basic salary (rising by £2,000 in January, with further increases in April).
• Paid door-to-door travel.
• Overtime at time and a half and double time.
• Company van, tools, and equipment provided.
• Optional Call Out rota (£150/week retainer + callout pay).
• IMI-accredited High Voltage (HV) training.
• Ongoing manufacturer training and specialist courses on new technologies, including electric carrier equipment.
• Structured career development and long-term progression.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you"re perfect for the role.

We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.