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Service Mobile Engineer

DCS RecruitmentSt. Helens, Merseyside🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 10 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Service Mobile Engineer role offers a competitive salary and flexible hours with your own company van, perfect for skilled engineers who excel at diagnosing and repairing material handling equipment. You'll thrive in this role if you have a strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy providing excellent customer service across the North West. Don't miss this opportunity to join a supportive team and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
£36k - £40k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
St. Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
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Job Description

Mobile Engineer Required for a brilliant family run business in Saint Helens WA9.

Monday tio Friday

Flexible hours

Own Company Van

£36,000 - £40,000

Role Overview
We are seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join our client's team of North West engineers, covering clients across the North West. This full-time role will involve maintaining, repairing, servicing, and modifying a range of material handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Service, maintain, and overhaul material handling products
  • Perform fault-finding and repairs on gas, diesel, and electric-powered forklift trucks
  • Carry out routine maintenance tasks (checking brakes, lifting assembly, steering, oil/filter changes)
  • Preventative maintenance (lubricating steering and lifting equipment)
  • Battery maintenance (voltage and fluid checks using meters and hydrometers)
  • Respond to breakdowns and minimize customer downtime
  • Maintain excellent customer relationships
  • Complete documentation to company standards and liaise with the parts team
  • Work on mobile machinery (brakes, steering, wheels, lift chains, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical drive systems, diesel/LPG engines, hydraulics, and common drive-trains

Qualifications & Skills Required:

  • Full UK driving license
  • Previous experience working on manual handling equipment/forklifts
  • Strong diagnostic computer skills
  • Experience in heavy goods, plant machinery, automotive, or similar industries (e.g., agricultural, REME, HGV, PSV, construction)
  • Ability to work unsupervised and respond to breakdowns efficiently
  • Experience with electrical/mechanical engineering in machinery is essential

What You'll Get In Return

  • Competitive salary up to £40k
  • 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Company Vehicle
  • Pension Scheme

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