Forklift Engineer

Forklift Engineer

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
• 40 hours per week
• Salary up to £40,000 DOE
• For more information, please contact
• Home-based, with attachment to the relevant depot

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.

To be considered:

Please either apply online or email me directly at . For further information, please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Keywords: Forklift Engineer, Field Service Engineer, LPG, Diesel, Electric, Warehouse Equipment, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Materials Handling, Hirecracker.