Heavy Forklift Engineer Location: Kent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (40hrs)
Basic Salary: £35,000–£45,000, dependent on experience and assessment
OTE: £43,531–£55,969 with 5 hours' overtime per week
OTE: £52,063–£67,000 with 10 hours' overtime per week
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
Company Van: Fully equipped company van Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service We are looking for an experienced Heavy Forklift Engineer to join our team and cover customer sites across Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Forklift Engineer with experience working on heavy equipment, particularly 16-tonne+ forklifts. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment, helping to keep customers' equipment safe, compliant and operational.
Your Responsibilities
Perform servicing, maintenance and repair work on a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. Work on 16-tonne+ heavy forklifts. Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues. Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs. Carry out LOLER inspections to ensure equipment remains fully compliant. Complete safety checks and pre-delivery inspections. Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance to minimise customer downtime. Effectively organise and manage your workload and service schedule. Accurately complete service reports, job sheets and relevant documentation. Communicate with the parts department to ensure the correct components are sourced and installed. Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when working on customer sites. Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
What You'll Need
Minimum 12 months' experience as a Forklift Engineer, Material Handling Mechanic, Plant Fitter or similar. Essential: proven experience working on 16-tonne+ forklifts. Proven experience with diesel engines. Strong experience with electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics. Good mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability. Ability to work independently and effectively manage your workload. A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude. Technical qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ is desirable. Full UK driving licence. Must live in Kent o...
Heavy Forklift Engineer - Kent employer: Kemp Recruitment
Join a well-established HGV maintenance company in Crawley that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive work culture. With modern workshop facilities, ongoing manufacturer training, and genuine career progression opportunities, this role as an HGV Technician not only provides competitive pay but also ensures a healthy work-life balance with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Experience a diverse range of vehicles and equipment while being part of a team that values your growth and contributions.
