Mobile Forklift Technician

Octane Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Forklift Technician to join their growing team in the Birmingham area. The role involves performing technical work, including servicing and repairs of forklifts. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge, customer service skills, and industry-recognized qualifications. The position offers a salary up to £34,000 with OTE of £42,000, along with benefits like 25 days holiday, health cash plan, and a company van.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan and life cover

Company pension scheme

Company van for business use

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and repairing forklifts or similar equipment.
• Self-sufficient and able to manage own workload.
• Professional and courteous conduct with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work from servicing to diagnostics.
• Complete repairs to a high standard.
• Attend to maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Technical repairs

Time management

Forklift knowledge

Education

Industry-recognised qualifications

Job description

Mobile Forklift Technician

Location: West Midlands areas

Salary: Up to £34,000 basic per annum plus overtime (OTE £42,000)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Ref: 28387

We are currently seeking a Forklift Technician with a proven background and skill set in this field. Candidates from Plant, Engineering, HGV, or Agricultural backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Our client aims to expand their team of Field Service Engineers to maintain forklifts within their customer base, traveling across sites in the Birmingham area.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan and life cover
• Company pension scheme
• Company van (for business use only)

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform all levels of technical work, from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics
• Complete repairs to a high standard, following manufacturer procedures and processes
• General maintenance and repairs with attention to detail

Requirements:

• Self-sufficient, able to manage own time and workload according to customer and site needs
• Experience dealing with customers and the public, as this is a customer-facing role
• Professional and courteous conduct, representing the brand
• Good working knowledge of forklifts and related equipment
• Industry-recognised qualifications demonstrating adequate training
• Full UK driving licence

If interested, please send your CV for consideration. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Consultant: William Olivier - Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment specializes in Automotive, Engineering, and related industries across the UK. We recruit for various technical, mechanical, and managerial roles.