Field Service Engineer
Kemp Recruitment Ltd
£31,000 – £36,000 + Overtime (1.5x) + Company Van + Career Progression
Looking for a better Forklift Engineer role?
We’re working with a range of established national dealerships and manufacturers who are actively hiring Forklift Engineers across the UK.
Whether you're a Mobile Forklift Engineer or prefer a Site-based role, we have opportunities that offer stability, support, and genuine long-term progression.
What’s on Offer
- £36,000 – £43,000 basic salary
- Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
- Company van provided
- 40-hour working week
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Ongoing manufacturer training & clear career progression
- Door to Door Pay
As a Forklift Engineer, you will:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
- Conduct LOLER inspections and ensure all equipment meets compliance standards
- Complete thorough safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
- Carry out breakdowns and reactive maintenance, minimising customer downtime
- Manage your own workload and service schedule effectively (mobile roles)
- Accurately complete service reports, job sheets, and compliance documentation
- Liaise with parts departments to ensure correct parts are ordered and fitted
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
- Provide a high level of customer service, representing the business professionally at all times
- Family-feel companies – you’re treated as part of the team, not just a number
- Well-structured service departments with strong back-office support
- Opportunities to progress into senior engineer, specialist, or management roles
- Work with a mix of premium manufacturers and established dealerships
- Stable, long-term positions with low staff turnover
- Experience as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer, or similar
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
- Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections (preferred)
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- Full UK driving license (for mobile roles)
- A professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude
If you're a Forklift Engineer looking for a role with better pay, support, and long-term progression, apply today. Or call Jack on (phone number removed).
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