Mobile Forklift Engineer
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Salary: £31,000-£38,000+ (DOE) + Overtime (1.33x) + On-Call Allowance
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Company
Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a well-established and respected material handling company that provides service, maintenance, and repair solutions across the region. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer seeking a supportive working environment, a company vehicle, and long-term career progression.
What's on Offer
Salary from £31,000-£38,000+, depending on experience and ongoing performance
Overtime paid at 1.33x hourly rate
Company van and fuel card provided
Paid travel time
Paid on-call rota allowance (call-outs are rare)
20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Friendly and supportive working environment
Excellent long-term career prospects
The Role
As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment at customer sites throughout the local area.
Key responsibilities include:
Diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing forklift trucks and associated equipment
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Attending breakdowns and providing effective fault-finding solutions
Completing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs
Conducting safety inspections and ensuring equipment remains compliant
Accurately completing service reports and documentation
Delivering excellent customer service while representing the company professionally
Participating in the paid on-call rota as required
What We're Looking For
Experience working within the forklift, plant, agricultural, HGV, automotive, or material handling industries (essential)
Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience servicing and repairing mobile equipment or machinery
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent engineering qualification (advantageous)
Strong communication and customer service skills
About Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants operating across key sectors, including:
Technical & Engineering
Industrial
Commercial
Finance & IT
Hospitality
We provide both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions nationwide.
Apply Now
For more information or to discuss this role further:
Julius Okmanas
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
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