At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair forklifts while ensuring compliance and safety standards.
- Company: Join a family-run company that values growth and support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, company van, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with door-to-door pay and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with plenty of growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in forklift or plant engineering and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38025 - 46475 £ per year.
Salary: £37,998 - £47,500
Overtime availability: As much as you would like to do!
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, 40hrs
Location: Chippenham and surrounding areas
We’re currently recruiting for a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Chippenham working with a family run company who can provide growth and provide hands on support. Due to their increased workload, they are expanding their team!
As a Forklift Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing servicing, maintenance and repair work on a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Identifying and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues
- Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure all equipment remains fully compliant
- Completing detailed safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
- Responding to breakdowns and conducting reactive maintenance to reduce customer downtime
- Effectively organising and managing your own workload and service schedule
- Accurately filling out service reports, job sheets and all relevant compliance documentation
- Coordinating with parts departments to ensure the correct components are sourced and installed
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer, HGV technician, Agricultural technician
- Knowledge of diesel engines, electrics and hydraulics
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude
- Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections (desirable)
- Technical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ) (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence
What you’ll get in return:
- Basic Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
- OTE: £37,998 - £47,500 (based on 5 hours overtime a week)
- Overtime is paid at 1.5x, with lots available
- Door to Door pay
- Company van (for mobile roles) with fuel card provided
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Next steps: If this sounds of interest or you are looking for advice on your next career move, please contact Celi Digby.
Mobile Forklift Engineer in Chippenham employer: Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Join a respected independent specialist in Industrial Door Systems, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and technical development. With a competitive salary, personal use of a company van, and a local patch ensuring no nights away from home, this role offers a perfect balance of work and life. The company values its employees, providing opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
