Workshop Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd are seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer to service and repair forklift trucks and lifting equipment in and around Bury St Edmunds. You will perform routine maintenance, fault finding and basic electrical checks, ensuring high standards of quality and customer service.

Experience with forklift trucks or similar plant equipment is desirable; a Full UK driving licence is essential. The role offers a competitive salary with overtime.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering background.
• Customer focused and able to work in a team or independently.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and checks on oils, fuels, hoses and connections.
• Liaising with customers to understand their requirements.
• Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
• Acting as a face of the company and brand ambassador.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Mechanical background

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Driving licence

Customer service

Job description

AR930 – Workshop Forklift Engineer

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime

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.
• Location: Bury St Edmunds
• Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime