Mobile Forklift Engineer – Field Service Pro (Company Vehicle)

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

32 days’ annual leave including bank-h

Company sick pay scheme and workplace"

Life assurance worth twice your salary

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support and winter flu jab"

Genuine opportunities for career dev

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join our Newcastle team, covering customer sites across the surrounding area.

You will service, maintain, diagnose and repair forklift trucks and materials handling equipment, travel to client sites, and work with manufacturer training and support. A full UK driving licence is required and a proactive, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mobile Forklift Engineer or similar
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Proactive, customer-focused with good communication

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across Newcastle 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

Forklift experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical systems

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join our Newcastle team, covering customer sites across the surrounding area.

You will service, maintain, diagnose and repair forklift trucks and materials handling equipment, travel to client sites, and work with manufacturer training and support. A full UK driving licence is required and a proactive, customer-focused approach is essential.