Mechanical Engineer - Forklifts in Northampton

Energy Jobline ZR; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

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