Workshop Forklift Engineer - Kettering

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunities

Company van

Fuel card (personal use)

24 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Statutory pension contributions

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer to join our team in Kettering. You will be responsible for commissioning, maintaining, repair and servicing of materials handling equipment, ensuring high-quality and reliable service for customers.

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including overtime opportunities and career development.

Qualifications

• Current experience as a forklift engineer / plant fitter / agricultural engineer / HGV technician.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment.
• Strong electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• Technical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ) (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service materials handling equipment.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure all equipment remains fully compliant
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace faulty components.
• Request and order parts using a PDA.
• Report to the Service Co-ordinator regarding scheduled work and job progress.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers.
• Follow all Service Team procedures and processes.
• Continuously develop your skills and technical knowledge to ensure effective performance in the role.
• Attend training courses and development programmes as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety responsibilities, policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostic equipment

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ (desirable)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment tools

Job description

Job title: Workshop Forklift Engineer

Location: Kettering

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible start & finish times)

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (dependant in experience)

OTE: £41,563–£47,500 (based on 5hrs overtime)

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, repair and servicing of equipment ensuring that customers receive a high-quality and reliable service.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service materials handling equipment.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure all equipment remains fully compliant
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace faulty components.
• Request and order parts using a PDA.
• Report to the Service Co-ordinator regarding scheduled work and job progress.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers.
• Follow all Service Team procedures and processes.
• Continuously develop your skills and technical knowledge to ensure effective performance in the role.
• Attend training courses and development programmes as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety responsibilities, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL: current experience as a forklift engineer / plant fitter / agricultural engineer / HGV technician
• Experience using diagnostic equipment
• Strong electrical knowledge
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude
• Technical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ) (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Your Package

• Competitive salary - £35,000-£40,000 (dependant in experience)
• Commission opportunity.
• Overtime opportunities - OTE: £41,563–£47,500 (based on 5hrs overtime)
• Company van and fuel card (with personal use)
• 24 days' annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Statutory pension contributions.