Resident Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and lifting equipment. Applicants with a mechanical engineering background and experience in related fields are preferred. This role involves liaising with customers and ensuring quality service standards. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing forklift trucks and lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Checking oil and fuel levels.
• Checking hoses and connections.
• Conducting steering and brake checks.
• Liaising with customers regarding requirements.
• Submitting parts requisition information.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Teamwork ability

Excellent communication skills

Forklift truck experience

Job description

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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.
• 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.