Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer
Basic Salary: £31,000 - £38,000
OTE: £36,811 - £45,124 per year (5 hrs ot a week)
Location: Southampton and surrounding areas
Overtime is paid at 1.5x - Lots available!
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs
The Role
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
- Carrying out LOLER inspections
- Completing detailed safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
- Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive maintenance to minimise customer downtime
- Completing service reports, job sheets and all relevant compliance documentation accurately
- Liaising with parts departments to ensure the correct components are sourced and fitted
What We're Looking For
- Experience required: Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural technician, HGV technician
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with diesel engines
- Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience working with electrical and hydraulic systems
- Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections would be desirable
- The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of longevity and stability in previous positions, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career with one organisation.
- Full UK driving licence
Package:
- Basic Salary: £31,000 - £38,000
- OTE: £36,811 - £45,124 per year (5 hrs ot a week)
- Overtime is paid at 1.5x, with lots available
- Company van with fuel card provided
- Company pension, holiday allowance and other benefits
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Mobile Forklift Engineer - Southampton 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.
