Mobile Forklift Engineer – Field Service & Diagnostics

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with personal use

PDA & Mobile Phone

Uniform provision

Overtime and call-out available

Contributory pension

24 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Scotland near Glasgow. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of forklift trucks, with overtime options and a competitive salary.

You will handle inspections, safety checks, and liaison with parts to ensure timely repairs. The ideal candidate has forklift or plant engineering experience, diesel engine knowledge, and skills in electrics/hydraulics.

Qualifications

• Experience as Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer or similar.
• Knowledge of diesel engines.
• Experience with electrics and hydraulics.
• Strong diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections (desirable).
• Technical qualification (City & Guilds / SVQ) (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repair on forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Carry out LOLER inspections to ensure compliance.
• Complete detailed safety checks and PDIs.
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Organise and manage workload and service schedule for mobile positions.
• Complete service reports and relevant compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with parts to source and install correct components.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised working environment.
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the company professionally.

Skills

Forklift engineer experience

Diesel engines

Electrics & hydraulics

Independent workload management

Customer-focused

Education

City & Guilds / SVQ (desirable)

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Scotland near Glasgow. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of forklift trucks, with overtime options and a competitive salary.

You will handle inspections, safety checks, and liaison with parts to ensure timely repairs. The ideal candidate has forklift or plant engineering experience, diesel engine knowledge, and skills in electrics/hydraulics.