Mobile Forklift Engineer - Southampton
Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Southampton · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£36,000 – £45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Category
Engineering
Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer
Basic Salary: £31,000 - £38,000
OTE: £36,811 – £45,124 per year (5 hrs ot a week)
Location: Southampton and surrounding areas
Overtime is paid at 1.5x - Lots available!
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs
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 fittedWhat 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 licencePackage:
Basic Salary: £31,000 - £38,000
OTE: £36,811 – £45,124 per year (5 hrs ot a week)
Overtime is paid at 1.5x, with lots available
Company van with fuel card provided
Company pension, holiday allowance and other benefits
If this sounds of interest - please contact Celi on (phone number removed) or apply today.
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