Mobile Forklift Engineer: Van, OT & Progression

Kemp Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of handling solutions is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Bradford. The successful candidate will service and repair forklifts and perform LOLER inspections. Offering a salary of £36,000 to £42,000, door-to-door travel, and overtime pay at time and a half. The role also includes a fully equipped van, internal training, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Applicants with a solid engineering background are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements.

Benefits

Overtime at time and a half

Fully equipped van + fuel card

Internal training and development

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and repairing forklifts or similar machinery.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Good fault-finding and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklift trucks and similar machinery.
• Perform LOLER inspections and fault diagnostics.
• Attend breakdowns and customer sites as required.
• Complete all job paperwork and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Engineering experience with forklifts, plant, or heavy machinery

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 / 3 or equivalent

Job description

A leading provider of handling solutions is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Bradford. The successful candidate will service and repair forklifts and perform LOLER inspections. Offering a salary of £36,000 to £42,000, door-to-door travel, and overtime pay at time and a half. The role also includes a fully equipped van, internal training, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Applicants with a solid engineering background are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements.