Mobile Forklift Engineer

Mobile Forklift Engineer - Manchester | Up to £42,000 + Company Vehicle

Established forklift business | Manufacturer training | Excellent benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join an established team in Manchester, covering customer sites across the surrounding area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with forklift, materials handling or similar mechanical engineering experience to work on a range of modern forklift equipment, with access to manufacturer training, technical support and experienced colleagues.

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you'll be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on customer machinery, ensuring equipment is operating safely and reliably.

Why apply?

Salary of up to £42,000 per annum
Company vehicle provided
Manufacturer training and ongoing technical support
32 days' annual leave including bank holidays
Company sick pay scheme and workplace pension
Life assurance worth twice your salary
Staff discounts
Wellbeing support and winter flu jab service
Genuine opportunities for career development

Key Responsibilities

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you will:

Travel to customer sites across Manchester and the surrounding areas
Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
Use laptop-based diagnostic systems to identify and resolve faults
Complete planned maintenance, breakdowns and inspections
Complete chargeable, warranty and internal repairs to a high standard
Maintain accurate service records and job sheets
Provide professional technical support and excellent customer service
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
Participate in weekend cover and additional hours on a rota

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with:

Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Field Service Engineer, Agricultural Engineer or similar
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Experience working with hydraulic and electrical systems
Experience servicing and repairing forklift trucks or similar materials handling equipment
Good diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
Excellent communication and customer service skills
A full UK driving licence
The ability to manage a busy workload and respond effectively to customer requirementsIf you're an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, this is a great chance to join an established business, develop your technical skills through manufacturer training and work with a range of modern forklift equipment.

Apply now.

Job Number │ INDPLANT │ 23380
Location │ Manchester
Role │ Mobile Forklift Engineer

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