Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Forklift / Field Service Engineer
Location: Field Based
Salary: £38,000 + Overtime
OTE: Circa £40,000–£42,000
Company Van Provided
We're recruiting for an experienced Forklift / Field Service Engineer to join a well-established materials handling business.
This is a field-based position carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair work on forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment across customer sites.
The Role
You'll be responsible for:
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Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and MHE
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Reactive breakdowns and fault finding
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Planned preventative maintenance
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Electrical and mechanical repairs
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Diagnosing hydraulic, mechanical and electrical faults
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Attending customer sites across your allocated territory
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Completing service documentation and job reports
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Providing a professional service to customers
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you'll have experience working as a:
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Forklift Engineer
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Field Service Engineer
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Plant Fitter
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Mobile Engineer
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Materials Handling Engineer
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Agricultural Engineer
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HGV / Vehicle Technician with relevant transferable experience
You'll need strong mechanical fault-finding skills, with electrical and hydraulic experience being highly desirable.
Previous forklift experience is preferred, although engineers from plant, agricultural, access equipment or similar backgrounds may also be considered.
Package
- £38,000 basic salary
- Overtime available
- Realistic earnings around £40,000–£42,000
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Company van
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Field-based role
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Permanent position
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Ongoing training and support
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Established materials handling business
This is a good opportunity for an engineer looking for a stable field-service position with regular overtime and long-term development. xsabvtc
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.
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Forklift Truck Service Engineer employer: Apex Appoint
Join a forward-thinking manufacturer in Burnley that values work-life balance, offering a 35-hour week with no night shifts and weekends free. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and development opportunities. With additional perks like subsidised gym membership and free onsite parking, this is an excellent opportunity for Maintenance Engineers seeking a rewarding career in a modern production environment.
