Mobile Forklift Engineer - Field Service Van + Overtime

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Company van with fuel card

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Grantham is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer to service, maintain and repair a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment for a well-established company. You will join an employee-focused team with routes across the region.

The role requires diesel engine experience, electrical and hydraulic diagnostics, and the ability to work independently. A full UK driving licence is essential, with overtime opportunities and a company van provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift engineer or similar.
• Proven experience of diesel engines.
• Strong experience with electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• Technical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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 safety checks and pre-delivery inspections.
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Organise and manage workload and service schedule.
• Fill out service reports and job sheets accurately.
• Communicate with parts departments to source and install correct components.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ (desirable)

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Grantham is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer to service, maintain and repair a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment for a well-established company. You will join an employee-focused team with routes across the region.

The role requires diesel engine experience, electrical and hydraulic diagnostics, and the ability to work independently. A full UK driving licence is essential, with overtime opportunities and a company van provided.