Resident Forklift Engineer​/Forklift Maintenance Engineer

Position: Resident Forklift Engineer / Forklift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Marston Green

Resident Forklift Engineer / Forklift Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Birmingham (Manufacturing / Warehouse Environment)
Salary:
Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Hours:

40–45 hours per week | Monday – Friday | Rotating 3 Shift Pattern   

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Resident Forklift Engineer to join a leading engineering support team working directly on-site with a major industrial customer. This role is ideal for an experienced Resident Forklift Engineer who enjoys diagnosing faults, carrying out maintenance, and ensuring material handling equipment operates safely and efficiently.

As a Resident Forklift Engineer, you will be based permanently at a customer site, maintaining and repairing a fleet of forklifts and warehouse equipment. The successful Resident Forklift Engineer will play a key role in minimising downtime and ensuring the customer’s operation runs smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Resident Forklift Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern equipment, and building strong relationships with site teams.

Key Responsibilities   
As a Resident Forklift Engineer, your duties will include:

• Service & Maintenance:
Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on a fleet of forklifts and material handling equipment.

• Diagnostics & Repairs:
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

• Breakdown Response:
Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime and ensure equipment is returned to service efficiently.

• Equipment Inspections:
Conduct regular safety checks and inspections to ensure all equipment meets operational and safety standards.

• Customer Support:
Work closely with site teams and operators to provide technical support and maintain excellent working relationships.

• Service Reporting:
Complete digital service reports, record repairs, and order parts using company systems.

What We’re Looking For   To be successful in this Resident Forklift Engineer position, candidates should have:

• Experience working as a Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, or Vehicle Technician

• Strong mechanical knowledge including hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical fault finding

• Experience servicing forklift trucks or similar mechanical equipment

• The ability to work independently while also supporting the wider site team

• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

• A full UK driving licence   

Working Pattern
Monday to Friday Rotating 3-shift pattern:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm

• 2:00pm – 10:00pm

• 10:00pm – 6:00am
Shift allowance and overtime opportunities available   

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Shift allowance and overtime opportunities

• Pension scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Ongoing technical training and development

• Career progression opportunities

• Laptop, phone, specialist tools, and PPE provided   

Apply Now If you are an experienced Resident Forklift Engineer looking for a stable site-based role with long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to learn more about this Resident Forklift Engineer opportunity.

Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant. We recruit across the UK for Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Material Handling Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer. PK