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Forklift Engineer
- Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
- 40 hours per week
- Salary up to £40,000 DOE
- For more information, please contact
- Home-based, with attachment to the relevant depot
As a Forklift Engineer, you will collaborate with the Service Manager and liaise with Service Controllers to service and repair a variety of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment at customer sites.
Forklift Engineer Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults on forklifts and related warehouse equipment.
- Service and maintain LPG, diesel, and electric-powered forklifts, focusing on preventative maintenance.
- Repair hydraulic valves, rams, final drive, and gearbox components.
- Repair and maintain engines and related components.
- Perform full and partial strip-downs of LPG, diesel, or electric forklifts.
- Inspect and provide customers with repair quotes in coordination with the Service Manager.
- Replace oil, filters, and necessary components to ensure optimal forklift performance.
- Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers.
- Conduct and report on battery surveys as required.
- Liaise with the Service Manager and Parts Controller to ensure efficient job completion.
Forklift Engineer Requirements:
- City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a relevant field within the materials handling industry, or equivalent qualification/experience in a similar sector.
- Strong electrical and mechanical engineering background, ideally within forklifts, heavy goods, plant machinery, or automotive industries.
- Excellent customer-facing skills with the ability to provide professional service at all times.
- Full UK driving licence.
- If applicable, must hold a valid permit to work in the UK.
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised when required.
To be considered:
Please either apply online or email me directly at . For further information, please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
Keywords: Forklift Engineer, Field Service Engineer, LPG, Diesel, Electric, Warehouse Equipment, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Materials Handling, Hirecracker.
