Mobile Forklift Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Manufacturer training

32 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer to cover Manchester and surrounding areas. You will service, maintain and repair forklift trucks on customer sites, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults with laptop-based diagnostic systems.

A full UK driving licence is required, with weekend rotas and opportunities for career development. The role offers a company vehicle, manufacturer training and a comprehensive benefits package including sick pay and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across Manchester and the surrounding areas.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Use laptop-based diagnostic systems to identify and resolve faults.
• Complete planned maintenance, breakdowns and inspections.
• Complete chargeable, warranty and internal repairs to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate service records and job sheets.
• Provide professional technical support and excellent customer service.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Participate in weekend cover and additional hours on a rota.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Customer service

UK driving licence

Laptop-based diagnostics

Tools

Laptop-based diagnostic tools

Job description

Mobile Forklift Engineer - Manchester | Up to £42,000 + Company Vehicle

Established forklift business | Manufacturer training | Excellent benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join an established team in Manchester, covering customer sites across the surrounding area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with forklift, materials handling or similar mechanical engineering experience to work on a range of modern forklift equipment, with access to manufacturer training, technical support and experienced colleagues.

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you'll be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on customer machinery, ensuring equipment is operating safely and reliably.

Why apply?

• Salary of up to £42,000 per annum
• Company vehicle provided
• Manufacturer training and ongoing technical support
• 32 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Company sick pay scheme and workplace pension
• Life assurance worth twice your salary
• Staff discounts
• Wellbeing support and winter flu jab service
• Genuine opportunities for career development

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across Manchester and the surrounding areas
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Use laptop-based diagnostic systems to identify and resolve faults
• Complete planned maintenance, breakdowns and inspections
• Complete chargeable, warranty and internal repairs to a high standard
• Maintain accurate service records and job sheets
• Provide professional technical support and excellent customer service
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Participate in weekend cover and additional hours on a rota

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Field Service Engineer, Agricultural Engineer or similar
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience working with hydraulic and electrical systems
• Experience servicing and repairing forklift trucks or similar materials handling equipment
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to manage a busy workload and respond effectively to customer requirements

If you're an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, this is a great chance to join an established business, develop your technical skills through manufacturer training and work with a range of modern forklift equipment.