Forklift Truck Engineer

Company: Alecto Recruitment
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Field Service Engineer – Forklift Trucks

Monday-Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm | Overtime Available | Company Van + Fuel Card

If you’re a skilled engineer who enjoys working independently, solving problems and keeping equipment running, this could be the role you’ve been looking for.

A well-established materials handling specialist is expanding its service team and is looking for a Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair forklift trucks across customer sites.

What’s in it for you

  • Monday to Friday schedule – 8:00am to 4:30pm

  • Regular overtime available

  • Company van and fuel card provided

  • Stable, long-term role with a growing engineering team

  • Varied work across different industries and equipment

  • Supportive environment where your skills are valued

The Role

You’ll be responsible for keeping customers’ forklift trucks operating safely and efficiently, carrying out servicing, repairs and diagnostics on-site.

Your duties will include:

  • Planned servicing and preventative maintenance on forklift trucks

  • Fault finding and diagnostics on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems

  • Attending breakdowns and carrying out repairs at customer sites

  • Completing inspection and service reports

  • Ensuring equipment meets safety and compliance standards

  • Building strong relationships with customers while representing the business professionally

The company supports customers with sales, hire, servicing and repair of diesel, electric and LPG forklift trucks, meaning you’ll see a wide range of equipment and technical challenges.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working on forklifts, plant, HGVs, agricultural or similar machinery

  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills

  • Ability to work independently in a mobile field service role

  • Full UK driving licence

  • A proactive engineer who takes pride in delivering quality work

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who:

  • Enjoys being out on the road rather than stuck in a workshop

  • Likes diagnosing faults and fixing problems first time

  • Wants a stable Monday-Friday job with overtime potential

To apply, send your CV to (url removed)For more information, call (phone number removed)

If this role is not right for you but would suit a friend or colleague, paid referral fees are available for successful placements.

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Posted: March 12th, 2026