Forklift Engineer

As a Forklift Engineer, you will collaborate with the Service Manager and liaise with Service Controllers to service and repair a variety of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment at customer sites. Forklift Engineer Responsibilities: • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults on forklifts and related warehouse equipment. • Service and maintain LPG, diesel, and electric-powered forklifts, focusing on preventative maintenance. • Repair hydraulic valves, rams, final drive, and gearbox components. • Repair and maintain engines and related components. • Perform full and partial strip-downs of LPG, diesel, or electric forklifts. • Inspect and provide customers with repair quotes in coordination with the Service Manager. • Replace oil, filters, and necessary components to ensure optimal forklift performance. • Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers. • Conduct and report on battery surveys as required. • Liaise with the Service Manager and Parts Controller to ensure efficient job completion. Forklift Engineer Requirements: • City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a relevant field within the materials handling industry, or equivalent qualification/experience in a similar sector. • Strong electrical and mechanical engineering background, ideally within forklifts, heavy goods, plant machinery, or automotive industries. • Excellent customer-facing skills with the ability to provide professional service at all times. • Full UK driving licence. • If applicable, must hold a valid permit to work in the UK. • Ability to work independently and unsupervised when required