Job Description:

Mobile Forklift Engineer – Leicester

Location: Leicester and surrounding areas
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 Basic + Overtime (1.5x) + Company Van + Fuel Card

Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established forklift company that is part of a successful nationwide group. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mobile Forklift Engineer to cover Leicester and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business offering a local patch, a 40-hour working week, overtime paid at 1.5x, a company van, fuel card, ongoing training and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment at customer sites across Leicester and the surrounding areas.
Duties

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Attend customer breakdowns and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Complete job sheets and service documentation accurately.
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the business professionally.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician or similar.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Benefits

• £34,000 - £38,000+ DOE basic salary.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Company van.
• Fuel card.
• 40-hour working week.
• Ongoing manufacturer and product training.
• Excellent career progression within a nationwide group.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday allowance.

If you're an experienced Forklift Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the Leicester area, apply today. Alternatively, call David on (phone number removed) for more information.

Holt Recruitment specialises in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access and Static Plant recruitment. We recruit across the UK for Mobile Plant Engineers, Mobile Plant Fitters, Plant Engineers, Plant Fitters, Agricultural Engineers, Agricultural Mechanics, Powered Access Engineers, Forklift Engineers, MHE Engineers and Generator Engineers.

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