Mobile Forklift Engineer — Van, Overtime & Pension

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Company van with fuel card provided

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Resident Forklift Engineer to join a well-established materials handling company in the UK. The role covers servicing, maintenance and repair of forklift trucks, with a focus on reliability and safety, across a busy workload.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues, perform LOLER inspections, carry out pre-delivery checks and respond to breakdowns, with overtime opportunities and a company van provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift engineer or material handling/mechanical fitter.
• Proven experience with diesel engines and hydraulic/electrical diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• City & Guilds / NVQ qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repair on forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure compliance.
• Perform safety checks and pre-delivery inspections.
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Organise and manage workload and service schedule.
• Complete service reports and job sheets.
• Coordinate with parts to source/install correct components.

Skills

Forklift experience

Diesel engines

Electrics & diagnostics

Hydraulics

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ (desirable)

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Resident Forklift Engineer to join a well-established materials handling company in the UK. The role covers servicing, maintenance and repair of forklift trucks, with a focus on reliability and safety, across a busy workload.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues, perform LOLER inspections, carry out pre-delivery checks and respond to breakdowns, with overtime opportunities and a company van provided.