Workshop Forklift Technician: Hands-On Maintenance

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer in Oswestry. The role focuses on servicing and repairing forklift trucks, performing routine maintenance and ensuring safety checks to meet customer requirements. A strong mechanical background and UK driving licence are essential.

Salary ranges £32,000-£38,000 with overtime and benefits. The position emphasizes professionalism, customer liaison, and acting as the company ambassador on-site.

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.

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

Mechanical background

Customer focused

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork / independence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer in Oswestry. The role focuses on servicing and repairing forklift trucks, performing routine maintenance and ensuring safety checks to meet customer requirements. A strong mechanical background and UK driving licence are essential.

Salary ranges £32,000-£38,000 with overtime and benefits. The position emphasizes professionalism, customer liaison, and acting as the company ambassador on-site.