Onsite Forklift Engineer - Rochester

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Rochester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of forklift servicing in the UK is seeking an experienced Workshop Service Engineer in Rochester. You will service and repair forklifts while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £35,000, with potential earnings up to £48,000 through overtime and bonuses, alongside excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped overtime

25 days' annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance/Service Engineer, ideally within forklifts, HGV, plant hire, or similar sectors.
• Background in marine or armed forces engineering also advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and refurbishing a range of forklifts and materials handling equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out efficient repairs.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Fault-finding expertise

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Service Engineer - Forklift Repairs (Workshop-Based, in Rochester)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime (OTE up to £48,000)

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of forklift servicing and repair solutions, trusted across the industry for their expertise and customer focus. They are now seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Service Engineer to join their team in Rochester, Kent.

The Role

As a Workshop Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, repairing, and refurbishing a range of forklifts and materials handling equipment (gas, electric, and diesel).
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out efficient repairs to minimize downtime.
• Refurbishment and respray work when required.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance/Service Engineer, ideally within forklifts, HGV, plant hire, or similar sectors.
• Background in marine or armed forces engineering also advantageous.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge with fault-finding expertise.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary from £35,000, with earnings up to £48,000 through overtime and bonuses.
• Uncapped overtime at time and a half (after 8 hours).
• 40-hour working week.
• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 32 with service).
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

If you're a skilled Service Engineer seeking a rewarding role with genuine growth prospects, we'd love to hear from you