Resident Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Resident Forklift Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and lifting equipment. The successful candidate must have a strong mechanical engineering background and excellent communication skills. This role also involves customer interactions and ensuring high-quality services. The position offers a salary range of £35,000 – £40,000 plus a vehicle and is based in Doncaster.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Liaising with customers regarding their requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Customer focused

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Experience with forklift trucks

Job description

Resident Forklift Engineer – AR758

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Vehicle

Shifts: Three‑week rotation (Apply online only)

Overview

First Military Recruitment is currently seeking a Resident Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short‑term machines and customer‑owned equipment, ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism is met at all times and maintaining customer satisfaction. Our client strongly encourages applications from ex‑military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking all related hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
• Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
• Submittal of accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company, serving as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently where required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment highly desirable.