Mobile Forklift Engineer – Field Service with Regional Travel

Interaction Recruitment; Nacton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in the UK. This role involves diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing forklifts and machinery at customer sites. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£39,000 (OTE £45,000+) with opportunities for overtime and excellent career progression. The ideal candidate will have experience in machinery repair, strong mechanical skills, and a valid UK driving license. A company van and benefits are included.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Paid travel time

Overtime at 1.5x

Company van & fuel card

Pension scheme

Full training & development

All expenses covered

Excellent earning potential & career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in forklift or plant machinery repair.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge.
• Familiarity with engines and batteries.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical faults on forklifts and plant equipment.
• Perform servicing and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Work independently and maintain accurate documentation.
• Travel to various locations for repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

A leading material handling company is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in the UK. This role involves diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing forklifts and machinery at customer sites. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£39,000 (OTE £45,000+) with opportunities for overtime and excellent career progression. The ideal candidate will have experience in machinery repair, strong mechanical skills, and a valid UK driving license. A company van and benefits are included.