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Mobile Forklift Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Witham · posted 17 August 2026
Salary
£36,800 – £45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Witham, Essex
Category
Engineering
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 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: £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 benefitsNext steps: If this sounds of interest - please contact Celi on (phone number removed) or apply today to find out more about this Mobile Forklift Engineer role in Chelmsford Essex. INDCD
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