Onsite Forklift Maintenance Technician – PPM & Repairs

Morson Human Resources Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Mechanic / FLT Technician to join a large automotive site in Sunderland. You will maintain a substantial on-site fleet of forklift trucks and material-handling equipment, carrying out PPMs, servicing and repairs to ensure safe site operations.

The role requires hands-on fault finding and diagnostics, with experience on LPG/gas and electric FLTs, a strong commitment to health, safety and quality, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Recognised mechanical or engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience as FLT Technician or similar role.
• Hands-on servicing, fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
• Experience with LPG/gas and electric FLTs is advantageous.
• Fleet maintenance experience in manufacturing, automotive or logistics settings.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read technical diagrams, manuals and SOPs.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on forklift fleet and material-handling equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and operational faults and implement effective repairs.
• Respond to FLT breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Service, inspect, repair and maintain equipment per manufacturer guidelines and SOPs.
• Work with gas/LPG and electric-powered forklifts.
• Follow diagrams, manuals and SOPs in maintenance tasks.
• Carry out safety checks and ensure equipment meets standards.
• Document maintenance and repair activities accurately.
• Escalate recurring faults to engineering/management.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse and engineering teams.

Skills

FLT Technician

Diagnostics

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Mechanic / FLT Technician to join a large automotive site in Sunderland. You will maintain a substantial on-site fleet of forklift trucks and material-handling equipment, carrying out PPMs, servicing and repairs to ensure safe site operations.

The role requires hands-on fault finding and diagnostics, with experience on LPG/gas and electric FLTs, a strong commitment to health, safety and quality, and the ability to work with