Mobile Forklift Engineer - Chelmsford

Are you an experienced Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Technician or HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join an established team covering Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.

You'll benefit from a competitive basic salary of up to £38,000, with realistic earning potential of up to £52,249 through overtime. You'll also receive a company van and fuel card, with plenty of overtime available at an enhanced rate of 1.5x.

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 fittedWhat We’re Looking For
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
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of longevity and stability in previous positions, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career with one organisation.
Full UK driving licencePackage:
Basic Salary: £30,000–£38,000
OTE with 5 hours' overtime per week: £35,624–£45,124
OTE with 10 hours' overtime per week: £41,249–£52,249
Overtime paid at 1.5x, with plenty available
Company van with fuel card provided
Company pension, holiday allowance and other benefits
 Next steps:
If this sounds of interest - please contact Celi on (phone number removed) or apply today.