Mobile Forklift Engineer

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Salary: £31,000-£38,000+ (DOE) + Overtime (1.33x) + On-Call Allowance
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Company

Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a well-established and respected material handling company that provides service, maintenance, and repair solutions across the region. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer seeking a supportive working environment, a company vehicle, and long-term career progression.

What's on Offer

Salary from £31,000-£38,000+, depending on experience and ongoing performance
Overtime paid at 1.33x hourly rate
Company van and fuel card provided
Paid travel time
Paid on-call rota allowance (call-outs are rare)
20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Friendly and supportive working environment
Excellent long-term career prospects

The Role

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment at customer sites throughout the local area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks and associated equipment
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Attending breakdowns and providing effective fault-finding solutions
• Completing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs
• Conducting safety inspections and ensuring equipment remains compliant
• Accurately completing service reports and documentation
• Delivering excellent customer service while representing the company professionally
• Participating in the paid on-call rota as required

What We're Looking For

• Experience working within the forklift, plant, agricultural, HGV, automotive, or material handling industries (essential)
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience servicing and repairing mobile equipment or machinery
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent engineering qualification (advantageous)
• Strong communication and customer service skills

About Interaction Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants operating across key sectors, including:

• Technical & Engineering
• Industrial
• Commercial
• Finance & IT
• Hospitality

We provide both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions nationwide.

Apply Now

For more information or to discuss this role further:

Julius Okmanas
(phone number removed)
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