Mobile Forklift Engineer
Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Salary: £37,998 - £47,500
Overtime availability: As much as you would like to do!
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, 40hrs
Location: Chippenham and surrounding areas
We’re currently recruiting for a Mobile Forklift Engineer in Chippenham working with a family run company who can provide growth and provide hands on support. Due to their increased workload, they are expanding their team!
As a Forklift Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing servicing, maintenance and repair work on a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Identifying and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues
- Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure all equipment remains fully compliant
- Completing detailed safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
- Responding to breakdowns and conducting reactive maintenance to reduce customer downtime
- Effectively organising and managing your own workload and service schedule
- Accurately filling out service reports, job sheets and all relevant compliance documentation
- Coordinating with parts departments to ensure the correct components are sourced and installed
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer, HGV technician, Agricultural technician
- Knowledge of diesel engines, electrics and hydraulics
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude
- Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections (desirable)
- Technical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ) (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence
What you’ll get in return:
- Basic Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
- OTE: £37,998 - £47,500 (based on 5 hours overtime a week)
- Overtime is paid at 1.5x, with lots available
- Door to Door pay
- Company van (for mobile roles) with fuel card provided
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
If this sounds of interest or you are looking for advise on your next career move, please contact Celi Digby on (phone number removed) or apply today.
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