Forklift Service Engineer - Aldridge

Job Title: Field Service Engineer Location: Aldridge / West Midlands Basic Salary: Up to £34,000 Benefits: Door to Door pay, Company vehicle and fuel card Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established business based in Aldridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer, ideally with a background working on forklift trucks or similar material handling equipment, to join a growing team. The role will primarily focus on planned servicing and preventative maintenance, rather than complex breakdown work. You will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements and general maintenance checks, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

Your responsibilities will include servicing of forklifts: Safety inspection – brakes, steering, horn, lights, seat belt, warning devices and emergency systems. Hydraulics – checking hydraulic oil, hoses, cylinders, leaks and lifting performance. Mast and forks – inspecting forks for wear/cracks, mast chains, rollers, carriage and lifting mechanism. Engine/battery – checking engine fluids and filters on diesel/LPG models, or battery condition, charging and connections on electric forklifts. Tyres/wheels – checking tyre condition, pressure and wheel components. Lubrication – greasing moving parts and pivot points. Fluid levels – engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission fluid, etc., depending on the forklift. Adjustments and minor repairs – tightening, replacing worn consumables and correcting faults found during the service. Service report – recording what was checked, any defects found and work carried out.Experience you will need: Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer Ideally, experience working with forklift trucks / material handling equipment Mechanical engineering or maintenance experience Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload Full UK driving licence Good customer service and communication skills A professional and reliable approach to your work Your Package: Basic Salary: Up to £34,000

Ote: £34,000+

Hours: 40 hours per week, door-to-door

Benefits

Company vehicle Company tools and equipment Ongoing training and development Local field-based work Opportunity to join an established and growing business 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing holiday entitlement to 28 days from Jan 2027, then 30 from Jan 2028) 5% pension contribution, private medical cover after service

Next steps: If this sounds of interest, please contact Celi on (phone number removed) or apply today.

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