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Date Added: Thu 12/03/2026

Forklift Truck Engineer

Wigan, WN3, UK
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Company: ALECTO RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £36400/annum van and fuel card

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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