Trainee Forklift Engineer

Marble Talent Group Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Croydon is seeking a motivated Trainee Forklift Engineer to join their team. This role offers hands-on training in servicing and repairing forklifts, as well as career progression towards becoming a qualified field service engineer. Candidates should have good mechanical skills and a desire to learn, with a full UK driving licence being favorable. The position includes competitive salary and tools provided.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Full training and development

Company vehicle provided

Tools, uniform, and PPE supplied

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical systems, preferably from automotive, plant, agricultural, or HGV backgrounds.
• Desire to learn and develop into a fully qualified field service engineer.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, repair, and maintain forklifts and materials handling equipment.
• Transition into a field service role, visiting customer sites for repairs.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers for skill development.
• Complete training for industry-recognised qualifications.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Trainee Forklift Engineer – Croydon

We are looking for a motivated Trainee Forklift Engineer to join our team in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transferable engineering or mechanical skills who is looking to build a career in the forklift and materials handling industry.

Responsibilities

• Initially workshop-based, learning how to service, repair, and maintain forklifts and materials handling equipment.
• Progressing into a field service role, visiting customer sites to carry out repairs and diagnostics.
• Working alongside experienced engineers to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Completing training courses to achieve industry-recognised qualifications.

About You

• Hands-on with good mechanical or electrical skills (e.g. from automotive, plant, agricultural, HGV, or similar background).
• Keen to learn and develop into a fully qualified field service engineer.
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical mindset.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence (or working towards it) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary with regular reviews.
• Full training and development with clear career progression.
• Company vehicle provided once you move into the field.
• Tools, uniform, and PPE supplied.
• Long-term career with a supportive, growing company.

About Marble Talent

As engineering recruitment specialists, we pride ourselves on the ability to turn aspiring candidates at the beginning, middle or towards the end of their engineering careers into successful, professional engineers place at the right companies. We are interested in people from all walks of life, as long as they have the passion to succeed in engineering. Our goal is to become the recruiter of choice for UK engineering companies. We will do this by continuing to deliver a first-class service for both clients and candidates