Forklift Battery Engineer

Are you an experienced engineer with a background in battery repair and a passion for delivering excellent service? Do you enjoy working independently and solving technical challenges on-site? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Battery Engineer to cover the South West region, including Bristol and surrounding areas. This is a field-based role with no call-out requirements, offering autonomy and flexibility for the right candidate.

Location: South West (Bristol and surrounding areas - M4/M5 Corridor)
Hours: Monday - Friday (8-hour shifts)
Salary: upto -35,000 (DOE) + Company Van, Equipment & Benefits
Contract: Permanent

Duties:

• Maintain and repair battery systems on customer sites.
• Carry out battery topping, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Liaise with customers and provide excellent service and communication.
• Submit job sheets and reports to head office on a weekly basis.
• Safely prepare equipment for transportation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Work closely with the service department to plan and prioritise jobs.
• Support shift cover for sickness and holiday when required.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong electrical knowledge and experience in battery repair (charger repair desirable).
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided).
• Be confident, professional, and well-organised.
• Have excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Be able to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• Be diligent, conscientious, and capable of working under pressure.
• Have experience in an MHE background (desirable but not essential).
• Be IT literate and comfortable using documentation tools.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• On-the-job training and development

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.