Resident Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Resident Forklift Engineer for Liverpool. The role includes servicing and repairing forklift trucks, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety and quality standards to maintain customer satisfaction. A mechanical engineering background and full UK driving licence are essential.

Ex-military candidates are strongly encouraged, though all are welcome. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £37,500 plus shift allowance, with opportunities to support

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background required.
• Customer-focused.
• Able to work in a team or independently.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with forklift trucks or related equipment 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 hoses and connections.
• Steering and brake checks.
• Basic electrical checks (brake lights).
• 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

Customer focus

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Forklift experience

Driving licence

Job description

JG286 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500 + Shift allowance

Shift pattern: the shifts are: hrs, hrs, hrs

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.

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500 + Shift allowance