Job Salary
£42,000/annum
Job Location
North West
Location Type
On-site
Job type
Permanent
Job Category
Lift truck
Company
CV-Library
Closing date

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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