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Forklift Truck Engineer

RECRUIT123 LIMITEDLyng, West Bromwich🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k - £60k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Are you an experienced Forklift Truck Engineer with excellent fault-finding skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a professional and ambitious Forklift Truck Engineer to join their friendly, well-established team. Covering customer sites across the Midlands, you'll enjoy a varied workload, the opportunity to work independently and the chance to become part of a company that genuinely values its employees. They pride themselves on creating a relaxed working environment where their team comes first, whilst offering long-term career prospects and the opportunity to acquire company shares.

What we need from you:

  • Previous experience as a Forklift Truck Engineer or within the plant industry
  • Good knowledge of electric forklift trucks and electrical operating systems
  • Excellent fault-finding skills
  • Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge
  • A full UK driving licence
  • The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
  • The ability to carry out LOLER and PUWER thorough examinations
  • A friendly, approachable and professional manner


What the role involves:

  • Travelling to customer sites, predominantly within a 60-mile radius of West Bromwich
  • Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults
  • Carrying out breakdown repairs
  • Repairing or replacing faulty components
  • Servicing and maintaining forklift trucks
  • Completing LOLER and PUWER thorough examinations
  • Using diagnostic handsets and laptops to identify faults
  • Producing parts orders
  • Completing service paperwork accurately
  • Delivering excellent customer service whilst representing the business


Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per year, depending on experience.

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm, Friday: 8am - 2pm.

Benefits:

  • Twice-yearly bonus scheme
  • 32 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays
  • Company pension
  • Company van
  • Mobile phone
  • Opportunity to acquire company shares
  • Long-term career prospects
  • Friendly and supportive working environment


Please apply now!


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