Mobile Forklift Engineer

We are currently looking for an experienced Field Forklift Engineer to join a well-established and growing materials handling business covering the central belt in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience working on forklift trucks, plant, powered access or agricultural machinery looking for a stable role with strong earning potential and excellent benefits.

The Role As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of materials handling equipment at customer sites. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and materials handling equipment
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Complete job sheets, warranty work and parts orders using internal systems
• Carry out lifting equipment examinations and PAT testing where required
• Maintain excellent customer relationships on site
• Ensure all health & safety and PPE procedures are followed at all times
• Support other engineers and work closely with the service team

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working on forklift trucks, powered access, plant or agricultural machinery (Light vehicle experience also considered)
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills
• Previous field service engineering experience preferred
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant engineering qualifications are advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Enhanced parental policies
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Life assurance
• On-site parking
• Employee rewards and welfare schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail, gym and health discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that values its engineers and offers long-term career progression.

Apply now to find out more.
 

Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant. We recruit across the UK for Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Material Handling Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer.

PK – peter@holtautomotive.co.uk