Permanent

Forklift Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd

Glasgow

£37000 - £40000/annum

Posted: 16 July 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 14 August 2026

Ref: 225376943

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AR889 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain, and repair forklift trucks and materials handling equipment (MHE / plant)
Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs on-site
Complete job sheets, service reports, and tablet-based documentation
Maintain company vehicle, tools, and van stock
Provide excellent customer service and build strong client relationships
Identify additional service or repair opportunities
Participate in standby/on-call rota
Follow all health & safety procedures

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience as a Forklift Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Mobile Engineer / Plant Engineer / HGV Technician or similar
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience working on forklift trucks or materials handling equipment (highly desirable)
Full UK driving licence
Good communication and customer service skills

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits

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