Forklift Engineer
First Military Recruitment · Warehouse Operative · viaReed
£33,000 - £37,500 per annum
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 4d ago
- Specialism
- Warehouse Operative
- Sector
- Logistics & Transport
- Reference
- reed-57449115
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JG251 – Forklift Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £33,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.
Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
- Carrying out routine maintenance.
- Checking oil and fuel levels.
- Checking all related hoses and connections.
- Steering and brake checks.
- Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
- Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
- Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
- Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
- Customer focused.
- Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits Package:
- 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday (with exceptions at some customer sites).
- Paid door-to-door travel for Field Service Engineers.
- Overtime opportunities: time and a half Monday to Saturday, double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- Company van with optional private use and fuel card for Field Service Technicians.
- Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution.
- Employee discount scheme, offering deals with major UK brands.
- Up to 60% off premium professional tools.
- Company van washing account at most outlets.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Specialist product training.
- Full forklift driver licence qualification.
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £33,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by First Military Recruitment on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 30 Oct 2026.
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