Mobile Forklift Engineer

Platinum Employment · City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester

Mobile Forklift Engineer at Platinum Employment, based in City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester, paying £42,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£42,000 per annum
Location
City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

Bang in line with the market for maintenance engineer

Reference https://platinum-employment.co.uk/job/mobile-forklift-engineer/

About the role

Mobile Forklift Engineer – Manchester | Up to £42,000 + Company Vehicle

Established forklift business | Manufacturer training | Excellent benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer to join an established team in Manchester, covering customer sites across the surrounding area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with forklift, materials handling or similar mechanical engineering experience to work on a range of modern forklift equipment, with access to manufacturer training, technical support and experienced colleagues.

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you’ll be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on customer machinery, ensuring equipment is operating safely and reliably.

Why apply?

  • Salary of up to £42,000 per annum
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Manufacturer training and ongoing technical support
  • 32 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
  • Company sick pay scheme and workplace pension
  • Life assurance worth twice your salary
  • Staff discounts
  • Wellbeing support and winter flu jab service
  • Genuine opportunities for career development

Key Responsibilities

As a Mobile Forklift Engineer, you will:

  • Travel to customer sites across Manchester and the surrounding areas
  • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks
  • Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
  • Use laptop-based diagnostic systems to identify and resolve faults
  • Complete planned maintenance, breakdowns and inspections
  • Complete chargeable, warranty and internal repairs to a high standard
  • Maintain accurate service records and job sheets
  • Provide professional technical support and excellent customer service
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
  • Participate in weekend cover and additional hours on a rota

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Field Service Engineer, Agricultural Engineer or similar
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
  • Experience working with hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Experience servicing and repairing forklift trucks or similar materials handling equipment
  • Good diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
  • A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • A full UK driving licence
  • The ability to manage a busy workload and respond effectively to customer requirements

If you’re an experienced Mobile Forklift Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, this is a great chance to join an established business, develop your technical skills through manufacturer training and work with a range of modern forklift equipment.

Apply now.

Job Number │ INDPLANT │ 23380
Location │ Manchester
Role │ Mobile Forklift Engineer

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: https://platinum-employment.co.uk/job/mobile-forklift-engineer/ · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Platinum Employment

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