Forklift Engineer

Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Birmingham Oldbury
Posted By: Graham Scarlet
Company: Rocket Staffing

Location: Field-Based (Regional Coverage)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm + Occasional Saturdays

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join a growing and well-established materials handling business. This is a field-based position where you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklift trucks at customer sites across your designated region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking for a stable role offering a competitive salary, company van, and long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Service, maintain and repair a wide range of forklift trucks (diesel, LPG, and electric).
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
  • Attend breakdowns and respond to emergency call-outs.
  • Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
  • Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety standards.
  • Provide excellent customer service while on-site.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience as a forklift engineer, plant engineer, or field service engineer.
  • Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical, electrical & hydraulic).
  • Experience working with brands such as Toyota Material Handling, Linde Material Handling, Jungheinrich, Hyster, or Yale is desirable.
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance / Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
  • Have your own tools 

What’s on Offer:

  • £38,000 basic salary
  • Company van 
  • Fuel card
  • Mobile phone / tablet
  • Overtime available
  • Pension scheme
  • 20–25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Stable, long-term employment with career development opportunities

If you are an experienced forklift or plant engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered

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Ready to unveil your exceptional talents? Take the leap and submit your application now, and our team of exceptionally friendly rocket staff will be in touch if you meet the criteria for the role.

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