Mobile Forklift Engineer - Field Service with Van Overtime

Interaction Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid travel time

On-call rota allowance

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer to service, repair, and maintain forklift trucks and material handling equipment across customer sites in the local area. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, handle breakdowns, and complete detailed service reports while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to safety standards. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in forklift, plant, or material handling industries.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience servicing mobile equipment or machinery.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks and related equipment.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Attending breakdowns and providing effective fault-finding solutions.
• Completing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs.
• Conducting safety inspections and ensuring compliance.
• Accurately completing service reports and documentation.
• Delivering excellent customer service while representing the company professionally.
• Participating in the paid on-call rota as required.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer service

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer to service, repair, and maintain forklift trucks and material handling equipment across customer sites in the local area. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, handle breakdowns, and complete detailed service reports while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to safety standards. A full UK driving licence is required.