Mobile Forklift Engineer - Cumbernauld

Advertised by Kemp Recruitment Ltd

Location
Cumbernauld
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
2 October 2026
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Job description

Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer
Salary: £40,000-£45,000  
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40hrs)
Location: Cumbernauld and surrounding areas

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join a well-established and employee-focused material handling company based in Cumbernauld. Due to continued growth and an expanding workload, they are looking to add another engineer to their team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performing servicing, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
  • Attending breakdowns and carrying out reactive maintenance
  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
  • Completing safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
  • Organising and managing your own workload effectively
  • Accurately completing job sheets, service reports and compliance documentation
  • Liaising with parts departments to source required components

What We’re Looking For
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Forklift Engineer
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
  • A professional, reliable and customer-focused approach
  • Experience with electrics and hydraulics 
  • Knowledge of LOLER inspections
  • Technical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ) (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence

Package & Benefits
Basic Salary: £40,000- £45,000
Company Van & Fuel Card provided with personal use of the van
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Overtime opportunities available

Next steps:
If this sounds of interest or you are looking for advise on your next career move, please contact Celi Digby on (phone number removed) or apply today.

Reference 225619803

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