Mobile Forklift Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Ringway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Mobile Forklift Engineer to cover Manchester and its surrounding areas. This position offers a basic salary of £35,000, alongside additional perks including a company van, door-to-door pay, and private healthcare. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing forklifts or similar machinery, demonstrating good communication skills and customer focus. This role provides autonomy and long-term security within a stable work environment.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Door-to-door pay

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Additional pay for on-call duties

Qualifications

• Proven experience diagnosing, servicing, and repairing forklifts or similar plant machinery.
• A background as a plant Mechanic or mobile Fitter.
• A customer-focused approach with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Liaising directly with customers and keeping them informed.
• Maintaining and managing parts and stock levels within the van.

Skills

Diagnosing forklifts

Servicing forklifts

Repairing forklifts

Customer communication

Education

Qualifications in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mobile Forklift Engineer - Manchester | £35,000 plus van, door-to-door pay and premium benefits

We're recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer to cover Manchester and the surrounding area, offering a stable, field-based position with strong earning potential and long-term security. This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy working independently, dealing directly with customers, and managing your own workload on the road.

Why apply for this role?

• £35,000 basic salary
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Door-to-door pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Additional pay for on-call duties

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks
• Carrying out planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns
• Liaising directly with customers and keeping them informed
• Maintaining and managing parts and stock levels within the van

What we're looking for

• Proven experience diagnosing, servicing, and repairing forklifts or similar plant machinery
• A background as a plant Mechanic or mobile Fitter
• Qualifications are advantageous, but time-served engineers are strongly encouraged to apply
• A customer-focused approach with good communication skills

If you're looking for your next step as a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Manchester, this role offers autonomy, stability, and a strong benefits package. Apply now to join a growing team as a Mobile Forklift Engineer covering Manchester.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDPLANT
Location │ Manchester
Role │ Mobile Forklift Engineer

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy