Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer Basic Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 OTE: £39,750 – £43,750 Location: Dartford and surrounding areas We are looking for a skilled Mobile Forklift Engineer / Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair a range of materials handling equipment. Your responsibilities will include: Service, maintain and repair materials handling equipment, including forklifts, side loaders and reach trucks. Diagnose faults and identify potential repairs to maximise equipment reliability and uptime. Complete service records, job sheets, parts orders and warranty work accurately. Plan and book scheduled maintenance with customers. Prioritise and manage your workload effectively. Ensure chargeable work and scheduled servicing are completed within agreed timescales. Maintain regular communication with the service team regarding completed work, estimates, damage reports and outstanding jobs. Carry out lifting equipment inspections when required. Carry out PAT testing when required. Follow all site health and safety requirements and wear the appropriate PPE at all times. Participate in a weekend call-out rota. Carry out any other reasonable duties required as part of the role. Experience you will need: Ideally, previous experience servicing, repairing or maintaining forklifts, plant machinery, MHE or similar equipment. Experience with materials handling equipment, construction or agricultural machinery, powered access equipment or similar would be advantageous. Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. A good Light Vehicle Technician background will also be considered. Ability to work independently and manage your own workload. Good customer service and communication skills. Full UK driving licence. Your Package: Basic Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 dependent on experience overtime paid at 1.5x. Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 weekend call-out rota (to be discussed at interview)Benefits: Company van and fuel card provided Door-to-door pay 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Life assurance at 2x salary Employee Assistance Programme Employee welfare benefits and vouchers for birthdays, weddings, children, studies, long service and more Bonus - on average £750 per year, dependant on company performance On-site parking If this sounds of interest, please contact Celi on (phone number removed) or apply today
Mobile Forklift Engineer - Dartford 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.
