Mobile Tail Lift Engineer

Auto Skills UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped company van

Fuel card

PPE and uniform provided

Pension

Wellness programme

22 days annual leave + birthday leave

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking a Mobile Tail Lift Engineer to join our Bedford service team. The role involves servicing and repairing tail lifts, lifting decks, and shutter systems, with a Monday–Friday, 40‑hour week and the option to take on call-outs to boost earnings.

The successful candidate will hold a full UK driving licence, have tail lift experience, and be able to fault-find mechanically, hydraulically and electrically.

Qualifications

• Experience in tail lifts or similar equipment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair tail lifts, lifting decks and shutter systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Complete LOLER examinations and annual weight tests.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out repairs and component replacements.
• Maintain van stock, tools and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Independent worker

Customer service

UK Driving Licence

Job description

MOBILE TAIL LIFT ENGINEER

Location: Bedford

Earnings: Up to £55,000 including call-out and overtime + bonus

Hours: Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week | Days

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Company Van: Fully equipped van provided

Up to £55,000 - Optional Call-Outs

The role offers up to £55,000 including call-out and overtime, plus an annual performance bonus of up to £1,500.

The call-out rota is completely optional - you can work your normal Monday-Friday hours or take additional call-outs when you want to boost your earnings.

Additional Earning Opportunities

• Up to £1,500 annual performance bonus, typically paid around December
• £25 per night when on the call-out rota
• £25 per call-out
• £75 flat rate for a 3-hour call-out
• Any work over 3 hours paid at double time
• £25 First-Time Fix bonus
• Optional call-out rota with no obligation

The Role

• Service and repair tail lifts, lifting decks and shutter systems
• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections
• Complete LOLER Thorough Examinations and Annual Weight Tests
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carry out repairs and component replacements
• Complete digital job reports and service documentation
• Maintain van stock, tools and equipment
• Provide excellent customer service while working safely and professionally

We're looking for an experienced Tail Lift Engineer / Mobile Service Engineer / Hydraulic Engineer / Commercial Vehicle Engineer with:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous tail lift or similar equipment experience
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable: LOLER experience/qualification, shutter system experience, mobile field service experience and experience with Dhollandia, DEL, Ratcliff Palfinger, Zepro or Anteo.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £55,000 including call-out and overtime
• Up to £1,500 annual performance bonus
• Optional call-out rota
• Enhanced call-out and overtime payments
• £25 First-Time Fix bonus
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours
• Fully equipped company van
• Fuel card and company phone
• PPE and uniform provided
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Wellness programme
• 22 days annual leave + birthday leave
• Ongoing manufacturer training and career development