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Mobile Forklift Engineer
- chelmsford, england, United Kingdom
- £31 - £38 Per Annum
Job Description
Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer
Basic Salary: £31,000 - £38,000
OTE: £36,811 – £45,124 per year (5 hrs OT PW)
Location: Chelmsford Essex
Overtime is paid at 1.5x
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs
A reputable & well established Material Handling Company is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer based in Chelmsford Essex, This is a mobile / field based position and you will need a full UK driving licence. Due to my clients increased workload, they are expanding their team!
The Role
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
- Carrying out LOLER inspections
- Completing detailed safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
- Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive maintenance to minimise customer downtime
- Completing service reports, job sheets and all relevant compliance documentation accurately
- Liaising with parts departments to ensure the correct components are sourced and fitted
What We’re Looking For
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience required: Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural technician, HGV technician
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with diesel engines
- Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience working with electrical and hydraulic systems
- Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections would be desirable
Package
- Basic Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
- OTE: £35,624 - £47,498 (based on 5hrs overtime)
- OTE: £41,248 - £54,997 (based on 10hrs overtime)
Benefits
- Company van with fuel card provided
- Company pension, holiday allowance and other benefits


