Mobile Forklift Engineer — Field Service with Company Van

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance plus bank &

Company van with fuel card

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a well-established forklift and material handling company. You will service, maintain and repair a broad range of forklift trucks, identifying mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues and carrying out LOLER inspections.

You will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours, with overtime opportunities. A City & Guilds/NVQ is desirable, and a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift engineer or material handling mechanic.
• Proven experience with diesel engines.
• Strong electrical, hydraulic and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• City & Guilds / NVQ desirable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repair on forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Perform 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 schedules.
• Accurately fill out service reports and job sheets.
• Communicate with parts departments to source and install correct components.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrics

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Independent working

Customer-focused

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a well-established forklift and material handling company. You will service, maintain and repair a broad range of forklift trucks, identifying mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues and carrying out LOLER inspections.

You will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours, with overtime opportunities. A City & Guilds/NVQ is desirable, and a full UK driving licence is required.