Job Title: Forklift Engineer – Workshop & Field Service Positions
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Location: Based within a commutable distance of CM19
Reports To: Service Manager
Job Overview
We are seeking experienced and motivated Forklift Engineers to join our service team. The role combines both workshop-based repairs and field service activities, ensuring customers' materials handling equipment is maintained to the highest standards. Successful candidates will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and inspecting forklift trucks and associated equipment while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high levels of safety and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Duties
- Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on forklift trucks and materials handling equipment.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults.
- Complete pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), refurbishments, and equipment preparation.
- Ensure all workshop jobs are completed efficiently and to manufacturer standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
- Accurately complete service records, inspection reports, and job documentation.
Field Service Duties
- Attend customer sites to perform breakdown repairs, servicing, inspections, and fault diagnosis.
- Provide prompt and effective solutions to minimise customer downtime.
- Conduct Thorough Examinations and safety inspections where qualified.
- Advise customers on equipment condition and recommended repairs.
- Manage vehicle stock levels and maintain service van inventory.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety requirements.
General Responsibilities
- Deliver a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
- Support and assist colleagues where required.
- Maintain technical knowledge through ongoing training and development.
- Follow company procedures, industry regulations, and health and safety standards.
- Participate in an on-call rota if required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across service, parts, and administration teams. xgikmsk
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience repairing and maintaining forklift trucks, materials handling equipment, plant machinery, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, or similar equipment.
- Strong fault-findin...
Forklift Engineer employer: JLB Recruitment Ltd
Join our family-run Fire and Security business, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and employee development. With competitive salaries, company vehicles, and opportunities for training, we ensure our engineers are well-equipped and valued. As part of our team, you'll enjoy the flexibility of travelling across the UK while contributing to a meaningful cause in safety and security.
