Mechanical Engineer – Forklifts

Company: Quest Employment
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Forklift Engineer / Forklift Service EngineerLocation:

Northampton, NN4Salary:

£28,000

£38,000 per annum, depending on experienceHours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am

4:30pmBreak:

30 minutes unpaidContract:

Full-time, PermanentStart:

Immediate start availableHoliday:

22 days + Bank HolidaysOvertime:

AvailableForklift Engineer

NorthamptonQuest Employment are recruiting for an experienced

Forklift Engineer / Forklift Service Engineer

to join a well-established operation based in Northampton, NN4.This is a permanent opportunity offering

stable Monday-to-Friday hours, a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, overtime opportunities and long-term career stability .We are particularly interested in engineers with experience servicing, maintaining and repairing

forklift trucks, FLTs or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) .The RoleYou will be responsible for:Servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and MHEDiagnosing mechanical and electrical faultsCarrying out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspectionsAttending breakdowns and completing repairs efficientlyIdentifying damaged or worn components and completing necessary repairsEnsuring equipment is safe, operational and ready for useCompleting service and maintenance records accuratelyReporting faults, damage and safety concernsWorking independently and alongside the wider engineering teamFollowing all company Health & Safety proceduresWhat Were Looking ForIdeally, you will have previous experience as a:Forklift Engineer / Forklift Technician / FLT Engineer / MHE Engineer / Forklift Service EngineerExperience working with any combination of

diesel, LPG, electric, counterbalance, reach trucks or other MHE

would be highly desirable.You should also have:Strong mechanical fault-finding skillsExperience servicing and repairing mechanical equipmentBasic electrical fault-finding knowledgeConfidence diagnosing breakdownsA practical, hands-on approachAbility to work independentlyGood communication and organisational skillsA reliable and professional attitudeA desire for a stable, long-term positionCandidates from

plant engineering, agricultural machinery, HGV, automotive or similar mechanical backgrounds

may also be considered where they have strong transferable servicing and fault-finding experience.Whats on Offer£28,000

£38,000 per annumPermanent employmentMonday to Friday8:00am

4:30pm22 days holiday + Bank HolidaysOvertime opportunitiesImmediate start availableLong-term career opportunityStable working hoursSupportive working environmentApply TodayIf you are an experienced

Forklift Engineer, Forklift Service Engineer, FLT Engineer or MHE Engineer

looking for a permanent opportunity in Northampton, apply today with your up-to-date CV.A member of the Quest Employment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss the role in more detail.Alternatively call 01604 232227 and ask to speak to TyrelleQuest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

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Posted: September 19th, 2026