Service Controller

Advertised by Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary
£27,000 - £30,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Automotive/Aerospace
Posted
5 October 2026
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Job description

Service Controller - Up to £30,000 + Bonus & Progression in Nottingham

Growing forklift business | Career progression | Full training provided

We are recruiting for a Service Controller to join a well-established forklift company in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a busy service team, coordinating engineers, customers and service requirements while developing a long-term career within the forklift industry.

As a Service Controller, you'll play a key role in keeping the service department running efficiently, ensuring engineers are scheduled effectively, breakdowns are dealt with promptly and customers receive a high level of service.



Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll enjoy:

  • Salary of up to £30,000 per annum
  • Bonus incentives
  • Genuine career progression within the service department
  • Full training on forklift equipment and service processes
  • Supportive, team-focused working environment
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career within the forklift industry


Key Responsibilities

As a Service Controller, you'll be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day service operation and supporting both engineers and customers.

  • Coordinating engineer schedules for planned maintenance, servicing and breakdowns
  • Liaising with customers and engineers to ensure jobs are completed efficiently
  • Managing forklift breakdowns, repairs and urgent service requests
  • Monitoring job progress and keeping customers updated
  • Allocating work to engineers based on location, skills and availability
  • Maintaining accurate service records, job sheets and system updates
  • Arranging parts and liaising with suppliers where required
  • Supporting with customer enquiries and general service administration
  • Assisting with invoicing and ensuring completed jobs are processed correctly
  • Building strong working relationships with customers and engineers


What we're looking for

To succeed as a Service Controller, you'll ideally have:

  • Previous experience within forklifts, plant, powered access, HGV, agricultural machinery, vehicle servicing or a similar engineering environment
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs at once
  • Confident communication skills when dealing with customers and engineers
  • A proactive approach and excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to work effectively in a busy service environment
  • A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of forklift equipment

If you're an ambitious Service Controller looking for your next move in Nottingham, and you want to build a long-term career with an established forklift company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your service career.

Job Number │ 49000 | INDPLANT
Location │ Nottingham
Role │ Service Controller

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference 225684192

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