Mobile Forklift Engineer — Field Service & Career Growth

Holt Recruitment; Dunswell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Phone & Tablet

Pension Scheme

Overtime paid

Training

Career Development

Holiday Allowance

Job summary

Holt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to service, maintain and repair a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment at customer sites across the North East. This field-based role offers independence and the chance to build strong customer relationships.

You'll diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance and ensure safe, efficient operation, with full UK driving licence required and ongoing manufacturer training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working independently in a field-based role.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Attend breakdowns and provide timely repairs.
• Complete service documentation accurately.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements.
• Manage van stock and company equipment effectively.

Skills

Forklift experience

Field-based work

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical fault-finding

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualifications preferred

Job description

Holt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to service, maintain and repair a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment at customer sites across the North East. This field-based role offers independence and the chance to build strong customer relationships.

You'll diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance and ensure safe, efficient operation, with full UK driving licence required and ongoing manufacturer training and career development opportunities.