Forklift Service Engineer in Chesterfield

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Forklift Service Engineer

Location: Home-based or factory-based (Chesterfield)

Salary: 35k Plus DOE

Hours: Standard weekday hours (no weekend or evening callouts)

Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays

Benefits: Company bonus, company pension, opportunities for personal development

About the Company

This long-established and successful family-run engineering company designs, manufactures, installs and services cranes, goods lifts, forklift trucks, lighting winch systems and bespoke machinery for highly regulated industries, including nuclear decommissioning. The business is known for producing innovative, market-leading solutions developed to meet specific customer needs. Sustainability has been a major driver of development over the past decade, with the company firmly on track to achieve net zero within the next ten years. Internationally recognised for its reliability, prudent operations and strong values, the business has a long-standing reputation for its commitment to customers, staff and suppliers.

The Role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Forklift Service Engineer, who can be based either at home or from the company’s factory in Clowne, Chesterfield (S43 4AB). Using a company van, the Engineer will travel to customer sites across the UK to maintain and repair the company’s own fleet of forklifts. While the role can be performed from anywhere, candidates living near the Clowne site are preferred. Full training and support will be provided, although the successful candidate will be expected to meet deadlines from the outset and uphold the company’s high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend breakdowns and carry out on-site repairs

Complete preventative maintenance on customer forklifts

Perform Thorough Examinations

Follow all RAMS and safety procedures while on site

Liaise with site managers and equipment operators as needed

Work with the parts department to maintain correct stock levels in the company van

Ensure accurate reporting and communication with the service team

Candidate Requirements:

Strong mechanical engineering and diagnostic skills

Experience working on forklifts, agricultural machinery or industrial trucks

Knowledge of hydro-electrical systems

Computer literacy

Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills

Willingness to learn and expand existing skills

Full UK driving licence

Why Apply? xiskglj

This engineering company genuinely values its people and maintains a supportive, family-oriented culture. Staff benefit from long-term stability, personal development opportunities, and the chance to work with high-quality equipment for a respected and reputable manufacturer