Forklift Engineer

First Military RecruitmentPeterborough, Eastern England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 19 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to hone your mechanical engineering skills while ensuring client satisfaction and acting as a brand ambassador. You'll thrive here if you have a strong mechanical background, excellent communication abilities, and a customer-focused approach, making it an ideal position to advance your career. Don't miss out on this chance to join a respected company and apply today!

Quick Overview

Salary

£30k - £37.5k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Peterborough, Eastern England, United Kingdom

Posted

Yesterday

Job Description

JG251 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £33,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
Carrying out routine maintenance.
Checking oil and fuel levels.
Checking all related hoses and connections.
Steering and brake checks.
Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications:

A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
Customer focused.
Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence.

Benefits Package:

40-hour working week, Monday to Friday (with exceptions at some customer sites).

Paid door-to-door travel for Field Service Engineers.
Overtime opportunities: time and a half Monday to Saturday, double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Company van with optional private use and fuel card for Field Service Technicians.
Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution.
Employee discount scheme, offering deals with major UK brands.
Up to 60% off premium professional tools.
Company van washing account at most outlets.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Specialist product training.
Full forklift driver licence qualification.

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £33,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits