Resident Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Forklift Engineer in Felixstowe to perform routine maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and related equipment. You will ensure quality workmanship and professional conduct to maintain customer satisfaction.

Ex-military candidates are encouraged, but all qualified applicants will be considered. The role involves servicing, diagnostics, and communicating with customers to meet their requirements.

Qualifications

• A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Customer focused with strong communication.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking all hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
• 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 background

Customer focused

Teamwork / autonomy

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

MS731 - Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: £34,000 - 37,500 per annum

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a 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 customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain 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.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting 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 on an individual basis where required.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence