Mobile Forklift Engineer

Octane Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (business use only)

Health cash plan and life cover

Company pension scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Mobile Forklift Technician to service and repair forklifts across Hinckley and surrounding areas. Salary £33,000–£37,000 per annum, plus overtime and a company van. Hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

The role involves servicing, diagnostics and on-site repairs to a high standard, with strong attention to detail and customer-facing responsibilities. A company van and overtime opportunities support the role.

Qualifications

• Self-sufficient and able to manage time/workload to meet customer/site requirements.
• Customer-facing experience and professional conduct.
• Good working knowledge of forklift and related equipment.
• Industry-recognised qualifications indicating adequate training on the equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• All levels of technical works; from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics
• Complete repairs to a high standard, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team, and mainly bring high attention to detail
• General maintenance & repairs

Skills

Forklift knowledge

Customer facing

Time management

Education

Full UK driving licence

Forklift qualification

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Mobile Forklift Technician

Location: Hinckley and surrounding areas
Salary: £33,000 to £37,000 basic per annum depending on skill set, plus overtime (OTE 42k) and a company van.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Ref: 31080

People are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recruiting and developing talented individuals who want to grow within the materials‑handling and engineering sector. Every team member is equipped with the skills, training and support needed to deliver exceptional service, no matter what challenges our customers present.

With nationwide coverage and a large network of field‑based engineers, we offer a modern, flexible working environment supported by strong infrastructure and technology. This allows our teams to work dynamically, respond quickly and maintain the high standards that define our service.

Company Values

• Respect
• Entrepreneurship
• Courage
• Friendliness

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan and life cover
• Company pension scheme
• Role comes with a company van (business use only)

Job Role

• All levels of technical works; from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics
• Complete repairs to a high standard, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team, and mainly bring high attention to detail
• General maintenance & repairs

Requirements

• Self-sufficient individual, who can manage their own time and workload to suit customer and site requirements
• Background dealing with customers and the public, as this role is customer-facing
• Professional and courteous conduct, representing the brand
• Good working knowledge of forklift and related equipment
• Industry-recognised qualifications indicating adequate training on the equipment
• Full UK licence

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.