Mobile Forklift Engineer

Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer

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 holidaysNext steps:

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