Mobile Forklift Engineer
Holt Recruitment Ltd
Ipswich · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk
Category
Automotive/Aerospace
Field Service Engineer - Forklifts
Ipswich - £35,000-£45,000 DOE - Monday to Friday
Holt Recruitment is working on behalf of an established materials handling company looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their team, covering Ipswich and the surrounding areas.
This is a fully mobile role working on a variety of forklift trucks and materials handling equipment. You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs at customer sites, with a good level of independence and a varied workload.
The Role:
Field-based servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklifts
Working on a variety of makes and models
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
Attending customer sites across Ipswich and surrounding areas
Managing your own workload and completing service documentation
Providing a professional service to customersThe Person:
Previous experience as a Forklift Engineer or similar industry
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience working on a variety of forklift makes and models
Able to work independently and manage your own workload
Full UK driving licencePackage:
£35,000-£45,000 per annum DOE
Overtime paid at 1.5x
Company van + fuel card
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
Ongoing training and developmentIf you're an experienced Forklift Field Service Engineer looking for a mobile role covering Ipswich and the surrounding areas, get in touch with David at Holt Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information.
DH
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