Forklift Engineer

My client has specialised in the sale, hire, service and maintenance of fork lift trucks and materials handling equipment for almost 30 years, providing a complete one-stop solution for customers fork lift truck and materials handling needs.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for providing maintenance, repairs, and inspections of forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Your role will involve:
Conducting routine inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of forklifts to identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. Performing repairs and replacements of faulty parts and components to ensure optimal functionality and safety of the equipment. Collaborating with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide technical expertise and recommendations. Assisting in the installation, commissioning, and testing of new forklifts and related equipment.

Maintaining accurate records of all service activities, including completed repairs, parts used, and time spent. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all service operations. Experience needed:
My client is willing to consider anyone form a HGV, Agricultural, Plant or Forklift engineering background with the willingness to learn. Previous experience in hydraulics or pneumatics is preferable. Benefits:
Incredibly competitive salary Opportunity to progress into a senior engineer position, alternatively there's opportunity to go into management and come off the tools Training courses which increase hourly rate once completed Average holiday pay to reflect overtime worked