Mobile Forklift Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

24 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves commissioning, maintaining, repairing and servicing equipment to ensure high quality service for customers.

You will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours, with flexible start/finish times, and enjoy a company van, fuel card and 24 days leave + 8 bank holidays. Overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Essential: current experience as forklift engineer / plant fitter / agricultural engineer / HGV technician.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment.
• Strong electrical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service materials handling equipment.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure compliance.
• 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 progress.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers.
• Follow all Service Team procedures and processes.
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge for effective performance.
• Attend training courses and development programmes; follow Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Forklift engineer

Plant fitter

Agricultural engineer

HGV technician

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical knowledge

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ (desirable)

Tools

PDA

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

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 workloadA 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.