Company Description
PJ Forktrucks provides reliable, tailored forklift solutions that help businesses minimize downtime and maximize productivity. The company offers forklift sales, short and long-term hire options, servicing, breakdown support, and genuine parts supply. Based in the North West and serving customers across and beyond the region, PJ Forktrucks supports warehouses, logistics firms, manufacturers, and industrial operations that depend on fast response times and trustworthy equipment. The team is known for combining professional expertise with a personal approach, helping customers expand fleets, maintain existing trucks, and source quality parts quickly. PJ Forktrucks also shares industry updates, equipment availability, maintenance tips, and the latest forklift solutions to keep clients informed.
Role Description
The Mobile Service Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in the Preston Area, United Kingdom. In this position, you will travel to customer sites to diagnose, service, and repair a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. You will perform routine maintenance, safety inspections, and breakdown support, ensuring equipment is operating safely and efficiently. The role includes accurately documenting work completed, maintaining service records, and communicating clearly with customers about findings, repair options, and preventive maintenance. You will collaborate with the parts and service teams to source required components, follow company and industry safety standards, and support high levels of customer satisfaction through timely, professional service.
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills for forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
- Experience performing routine maintenance, safety checks, and breakdown repairs on industrial vehicles or similar machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service documentation.
- Solid customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues in clear, accessible language.
- Effective time management and organizational skills to plan daily routes, prioritize jobs, and complete work within agreed timeframes.
- Comfort working independently in the field, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Valid UK driving licence suitable for regular travel to customer sites in the Manchester Area and wider North West.
- Relevant vocational qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Awareness of health and safety regulations and safe working practices in industrial and warehouse environments.
- Previous experience in forklift service, plant maintenance, or material handling equipment support is highly beneficial.
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