Onsite Forklift Engineer — Training, Overtime & Pension

First Military Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Tools discount

25 days annual leave

Specialist product training

Overtime pay

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Resident Forklift Engineer based in Wakefield. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and related lifting equipment at customer sites, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical engineering background, forklift experience, and a full UK driving licence. Ex-military applicants are encouraged, but all candidates will be considered.

Qualifications

• A solid mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Liaising with customers regarding their requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and brand ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Teamwork

Communication skills

Forklift experience

UK driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Resident Forklift Engineer based in Wakefield. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and related lifting equipment at customer sites, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical engineering background, forklift experience, and a full UK driving licence. Ex-military applicants are encouraged, but all candidates will be considered.