Mechanical Engineer - Forklifts in Northampton

Energy Jobline ZR

Northampton (MA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities
Permanent position
8:00am – 4:30pm

Job summary

Quest Employment are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer to join a well-established operation based in Northampton, NN4. This permanent role offers stable Monday-to-Friday hours and a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include servicing and repairing forklift trucks, diagnosing faults, completing maintenance records and ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

  • Experience as Forklift Engineer / Forklift Technician or similar role.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding skills and fault diagnosis
  • Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge is desirable
  • Ability to work independently and stay organized
  • Reliable, professional attitude and long-term interest

Responsibilities

  • Servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and MHE
  • Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and inspections
  • Attending breakdowns and completing repairs efficiently
  • Identifying damaged components and completing necessary repairs
  • Ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use
  • Completing service records accurately
  • Reporting faults and safety concerns
  • Working with the engineering team to resolve issues

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding
Servicing and repair
Electrical fault-finding
Independent work
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Hands-on approach
Reliability
Long-term mindset

Job description

Job Title

Forklift Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer

Location

Northampton, NN4

Salary

£28,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Break

30 minutes unpaid

Contract Type

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date

Immediate start available

Holiday

22 days + Bank Holidays

Overtime

Available

Quest Employment are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer to join a well-established operation based in Northampton, NN4.

This is a permanent opportunity offering stable Monday-to-Friday hours, a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, overtime opportunities and long-term career stability.

Role
  • Servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and MHE
  • Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections
  • Attending breakdowns and completing repairs efficiently
  • Identifying damaged or worn components and completing necessary repairs
  • Ensuring equipment is safe, operational and ready for use
  • Completing service and maintenance records accurately
  • Reporting faults, damage and safety concerns
  • Working independently and alongside the wider engineering team
  • Following all company Health & Safety procedures
What We're Looking For
  • Ideally, you will have previous experience as a: Forklift Engineer / Forklift Technician / FLT Engineer / MHE Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer
  • Experience working with any combination of diesel, LPG, electric, counterbalance, reach trucks or other MHE would be highly desirable.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
  • Experience servicing and repairing mechanical equipment
  • Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge
  • Confidence diagnosing breakdowns
  • A practical, hands-on approach
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • A reliable and professional attitude
  • A desire for a stable, long-term position

Candidates from plant engineering, agricultural machinery, HGV, automotive or similar mechanical backgrounds may also be considered where they have strong transferable servicing and fault-finding experience.

What's on Offer
  • £28,000 – £38,000 per annum
  • Permanent employment
  • Monday to Friday
  • 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Immediate start available
  • Long-term career opportunity
  • Stable working hours
  • Supportive working environment
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