Mobile Forklift Engineer

Mobile Forklift Engineer - Ipswich, Suffolk | Earn £40,000 + van + fuel card + with door-to-door pay and overtime

We're recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer to cover Ipswich, Suffolk, offering a field-based role with excellent earning potential and long-term stability. If you enjoy working independently, diagnosing faults on-site, and being trusted to manage your own workload,

this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your engineering career.

Why apply for this Mobile Forklift Engineer role?

You'll enjoy a package designed to reward your skills and time on the road:

Salary of £38,000 - £40,000

Door-to-door pay, so all your travel time counts

Bonus scheme to recognise performance

Opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates

A mobile role covering Ipswich, Suffolk, giving you variety and autonomy

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for keeping customer equipment running safely and efficiently:

Carry out on-site diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on Forklift and material-handling equipment

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and safety checks

Identify and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults

Replace or repair faulty parts and components

Complete service reports and maintain accurate documentation

Provide technical guidance to customers on correct equipment use

Ensure all work meets safety standards and manufacturer

requirements

Manage van stock, tools, and equipment effectively

Respond to breakdown callouts and prioritise workloads

Maintain a professional, customer-first approach on every visit

What we're looking for:

We're keen to speak with engineers who bring hands-on experience, including:

Background working on forklifts, plant, agriculture, HGVs, or powered access

Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

A reliable, organised approach to mobile engineering work

Confidence working independently across Ipswich, Suffolk

A positive attitude and pride in delivering excellent service as a Forklift engineer

If you're looking for a Mobile Forklift Engineer position in Ipswich, Suffolk that rewards your expertise and gives you the freedom of a mobile role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDPLANT

Location │ Ipswich, Suffolk

Role │ Mobile Forklift Engineer

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