Forklift Engineer

Forklift Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer
Location: Northampton, NN4
Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Break: 30 minutes unpaid
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start: Immediate start available
Holiday: 22 days + Bank Holidays
Overtime: Available
Forklift Engineer – Northampton
Quest Employment are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer to join a well-established operation based in Northampton, NN4.
This is a permanent opportunity offering stable Monday-to-Friday hours, a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, overtime opportunities and long-term career stability .
We are particularly interested in engineers with experience servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks, FLTs or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) .
The Role
You will be responsible for:
Servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and MHE
Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections
Attending breakdowns and completing repairs efficiently
Identifying damaged or worn components and completing necessary repairs
Ensuring equipment is safe, operational and ready for use
Completing service and maintenance records accurately
Reporting faults, damage and safety concerns
Working independently and alongside the wider engineering team
Following all company Health & Safety procedures
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have previous experience as a:
Forklift Engineer / Forklift Technician / FLT Engineer / MHE Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer
Experience working with any combination of diesel, LPG, electric, counterbalance, reach trucks or other MHE would be highly desirable.
You should also have:
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Experience servicing and repairing mechanical equipment
Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge
Confidence diagnosing breakdowns
A practical, hands-on approach
Ability to work independently
Good communication and organisational skills
A reliable and professional attitude
A desire for a stable, long-term position
Candidates from plant engineering, agricultural machinery, HGV, automotive or similar mechanical backgrounds may also be considered where they have strong transferable servicing and fault-finding experience.
What's on Offer
£28,000 – £38,000 per annum
Permanent employment
Monday to Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm
22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Overtime opportunities
Immediate start available
Long-term career opportunity
Stable working hours
Supportive working environment
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Forklift Engineer, Forklift Service Engineer, FLT Engineer or MHE Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity in Northampton, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
A member of the Quest Employment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss the role in more detail.
Alternatively call 01604 232227 and ask to speak to Tyrelle
Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

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