Mobile Forklift Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Norwich. The successful candidate will perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on forklift machinery. Essential experience in plant operations and fault finding required. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000, plus overtime and additional benefits such as a company van and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

All travel time and expenses paid from home to site

Comprehensive training and development

Opportunity for internal progression

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Essential experience in the plant or forklift industries.
• Experience with hydraulics and mechanical/electrical capabilities.
• Knowledge of engines and batteries.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out emergency repairs on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers on related lifting and handling products.
• Work independently at customer sites and ensure documentation is accurate.
• Travel to sites and carry out equipment repairs.
• Work on engines, batteries, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical repairs

Electrical fault finding

Hydraulic repairs

Customer collaboration

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 base (OTE £45,000+)

Hours: Monday‑Friday 08:00‑17:00 + Door to Door Paid + Overtime @1.5x

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The client:

Interaction Technical has partnered with a well‑established, growing material handling firm to seek an experienced mobile forklift repair engineer. Our client provides handling and access solutions to firms all over the UK and operates sites across the country.

The package:

• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days overall)
• Door to Door Paid
• Full training and development surrounding electrical & mechanical repairs, fault finding and diagnostics
• Opportunity to develop and progress long term within the company (leadership and management)
• Overtime available at 1.5X
• Comp van, fuel card – includes private use within reason
• All travel time and expenses paid from home to/from site
• Fantastic earning potential with scope to progress internally

The Duties:

• Accurately diagnose faults, service and carry out emergency repairs/breakdowns on plant and forklift machinery.
• Collaborate with customers surrounding the plant, lifting and handling products.
• Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution are offered.
• Travel to sites and carry out repairs of the equipment, creating solutions.
• Work on engines, batteries, pneumatics and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the plant or forklift industries (essential)
• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) – advantageous
• Full UK driver’s licence

Contact

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on 07791 957500 or [e-mail].