Resident Forklift Engineer
First Military Recruitment · Warehouse Operative · viaReed
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 4d ago
- Specialism
- Warehouse Operative
- Sector
- Logistics & Transport
- Reference
- reed-57449091
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AR924 – Resident Forklift Engineer
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits
Hours: An 8 hour day between the hours of 06:00 - 16:00 (Mon-Fri)
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Resident 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).
- Overtime opportunities: time and a half Monday to Saturday, double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- 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.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Specialist product training.
- Full forklift driver licence qualification.
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits
Hours: An 8 hour day between the hours of 06:00 - 16:00 (Mon-Fri)
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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