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Resident Forklift Engineer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 34,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newark-on-Trent

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Resident Forklift Engineer / Forklift Maintenance Engineer  

Location: Newark
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime 
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday    

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Resident Forklift Engineer to join a leading engineering support team working directly on-site with a major industrial customer in the Newark area. 

This role is ideal for an experienced Forklift Engineer who enjoys diagnosing faults, carrying out maintenance, and ensuring material handling equipment operates safely and efficiently. As a Resident Forklift Engineer, you will be based permanently at a customer site, maintaining and repairing a fleet of forklifts and warehouse equipment. The successful Resident Forklift Engineer will play a key role in minimising downtime and ensuring the customer’s operation runs smoothly.   This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Resident Forklift Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern equipment, and building strong relationships with site teams. 

Key Responsibilities   
As a Resident Forklift Engineer, your duties will include: 

• Service & Maintenance: Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on a fleet of forklifts and material handling equipment. 
• Diagnostics & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. 
• Breakdown Response: Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime and ensure equipment is returned to service efficiently. 
• Equipment Inspections: Conduct regular safety checks and inspections to ensure all equipment meets operational and safety standards. 
• Customer Support: Work closely with site teams and operators to provide technical support and maintain excellent working relationships. 
• Service Reporting: Complete digital service reports, record repairs, and order parts using company systems.   

What We’re Looking For   
To be successful in this Resident Forklift Engineer position, candidates should have: 

• Experience working as a Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, or Vehicle Technician 
• Strong mechanical knowledge including hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical fault finding 
• Experience servicing forklift trucks or similar mechanical equipment 
• The ability to work independently while also supporting the wider site team 
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving 
• A full UK driving licence     

What’s on Offer 
• Competitive salary based on experience 
• Shift allowance and overtime opportunities 
• Pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Ongoing technical training and development 
• Career progression opportunities 
• Laptop, phone, specialist tools, and PPE provided   

Apply Now If you are an experienced Resident Forklift Engineer looking for a stable site-based role with long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.   

Apply today with your CV to learn more about this Resident Forklift Engineer opportunity.   

Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant. We recruit across the UK for Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Material Handling Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer. PK - (url removed)

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