Workshop Forklift Engineer Nottingham

Company: Rushlift Ltd
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

About Rushlift Ltd

Rushlift is a leading provider of innovative customer‑focused solutions in materials handling equipment, mechanical services and fleet management. Rushlift provides impartial advice to enable customers to maximise the effectiveness of their industrial equipment fleets, through either long‑term hire contracts or servicing and repair arrangements.

In addition to providing all types of forklift trucks, from powered pallet trucks to wire‑guided systems, Rushlift hires and maintains a wide range of industrial equipment such as sweepers, mobile plants and lorry loader cranes.

About the role

To service and maintain a range of materials handling equipment to a high standard, identify potential repairs and faults to ensure maximum reliability and uptime. Carry out PAT and lifting equipment inspections. Ensure all site health & safety and PPE rules are maintained and observed at all times.

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Servicing, maintenance, and repair of materials handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders and reach trucks
  • Using our market‑leading Fleet Management System to complete parts orders, job sheets and warranty work
  • Providing a best‑in‑class customer experience for our business customers
  • Book all Planned Maintenance with Customer
  • Ensure all chargeable services are completed each month
  • Ensure all fleet servicing is completed by the end of the month
  • Carry out lifting equipment examinations, as and when required. Liaise with Field Service Team Leader.
  • Carry out PAT testing, as and when required. Liaise with Field Service Team Leader.
  • Other tasks as directed, commensurate with the efficient running of the organisation within the skills and capabilities of the individual and as required from time to time.

What we are looking for

  • Experience in servicing, repairing or maintaining of materials handling equipment (MHE), construction plant, agricultural machinery or powered access equipment (MEWP), or forklift trucks.
  • Knowledge of automotive, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and components
  • Relevant technical qualifications would be advantageous.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Annual bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Enhanced parental policies
  • 23 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising by one day with each third completed year
  • Life assurance of 2x salaryOn‑site parking
  • Employee welfare scheme – vouchers for birthdays, weddings, children, studies, long service etc.
  • Employee assistance programme giving you access to retail, health, gym discounts, confidential counselling and advice, Cycle2Work scheme, and much more.

Rushlift is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We also aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that employees and potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile within our organisation.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026