Mobile Forklift Engineer
Job information
- Job reference: BH-73220
- Location: Chelmsford, Essex
- Job type: Full Time
- Job sector: Forklift
- Salary: £36800 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Company pension, holiday allowance, Overtime
- Published: August 17, 2026
Description
Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer
Basic Salary: £31,000 – £38,000
OTE: £36,811 – £45,124 per year (5 hrs OT PW)
Location: Chelmsford Essex
Overtime is paid at 1.5x
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs
A reputable & well established Material Handling Company is seeking a Mobile Forklift Engineer based in Chelmsford Essex, This is a mobile / field based position and you will need a full UK driving licence. Due to my clients increased workload, they are expanding their team!
The Role
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
- Carrying out LOLER inspections
- Completing detailed safety checks and pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
- Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive maintenance to minimise customer downtime
- Completing service reports, job sheets and all relevant compliance documentation accurately
- Liaising with parts departments to ensure the correct components are sourced and fitted
What We’re Looking For
- Experience required: Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural technician, HGV technician
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with diesel engines
- Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience working with electrical and hydraulic systems
- Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections would be desirable
- The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of longevity and stability in previous positions, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career with one organisation.
- Full UK driving licence
Package:
- Basic Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
- OTE: £35,624 – £47,498 (based on 5hrs overtime)
- OTE: £41,248 – £54,997 (based on 10hrs overtime)
- Overtime is paid at 1.5x, with lots available
- Company van with fuel card provided
- Company pension, holiday allowance and other benefits
Next steps:
If this sounds of interest – please contact Celi on 0330 440 2323 or apply today to find out more about this Mobile Forklift Engineer role in Chelmsford Essex.
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