Field Service Engineer - Forklift
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Warrington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Electrical Repair
Mechanical Repair
Hydraulic Systems
Forklift Maintenance
Customer Service
UK Driving Licence
FULL DESCRIPTION
Field Service Engineer - Forklift
Warrington WA1, UK
£30,000 - £35,000 DOE
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About the Company
About the Role
As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will act as a key member of the team by keeping our client’s forklifts in smooth working order. You will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
- Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components
- Repairing hydraulic valves and rams
- Repairing final drive and gearbox components
- Repairing engines and components
- Inspecting and providing quotes to customers regarding repairs, in close liaison with the Service Manager
- To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
- Responsible for servicing LPG, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, and with a view to preventative maintenance
- Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional, and conforms to current legislation
- Changing the oil, filters, etc as necessary.
- To carry out Thorough Examinations pending qualifications
- To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer
- Responsible for completing a partial or full strip-down of LPG, diesel or electric forklift trucks
- Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers
- Complete a battery survey and report on it as required
- Responsible for time entry, job reporting, parts requests and customer sign off using a tablet
- Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary
Education/Qualifications:
- City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification
Skills & Experience:
- Good customer facing skills
- Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive
- Holds a valid UK driving licence
- If relevant, to hold a valid permit to work in the UK
- Able to work unsupervised as required
Package:
- £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
- Pension
- Overtime – Time and a half
- Paid door to door to include all travel to and from client sites
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