Forklift Engineer

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Our client is a leading provider of forklift sales, servicing, and solutions, based in Dewsbury, to help them grow their mobile service team. This well-established business prides itself on delivering reliable, professional support to clients across Dewsbury and the surrounding areas. They are now looking for a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join their expanding operations team. As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of forklift and warehouse equipment at customer sites.

You will be based from the Dewsbury depot but will travel across the local area, providing hands-on technical support to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Overview Perform planned and reactive maintenance on forklifts and other warehouse equipment. Carry out diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on various forklift models. Complete service reports, maintain accurate records, and update the depot with job progress.

Travel to customer sites using a company vehicle and ensure all work is completed safely. Liaise with the depot and customers to schedule visits and communicate technical advice. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and company procedures. Requirements Previous experience as a forklift engineer or in mobile plant/industrial vehicle maintenance. Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills. Full UK driving licence.

Ability to work independently and manage a varied daily workload. Customer-focused and professional attitude. Flexible and willing to cover surrounding areas from the Dewsbury depot. Salary & Benefits Starting salary: £16.50 per hour, increasing to £17.50 after probation. Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. Door-to-door pay for travel to sites. 28 days holiday including bank holidays. Company vehicle and fuel card for business travel.

Ongoing training and career development in a supportive team environment. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.