Resident Forklift Engineer / Forklift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Manufacturing / Warehouse Environment)
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime
Hours: 40–45 hours per week | Monday – Friday | Rotating 3 Shift Pattern  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Resident Forklift Engineer to join a leading engineering support team working directly on-site with a major industrial customer.

This role is ideal for an experienced Resident Forklift Engineer who enjoys diagnosing faults, carrying out maintenance, and ensuring material handling equipment operates safely and efficiently.

 
As a Resident Forklift Engineer, you will be based permanently at a customer site, maintaining and repairing a fleet of forklifts and warehouse equipment.

The successful Resident Forklift Engineer will play a key role in minimising downtime and ensuring the customer’s operation runs smoothly.

  This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Resident Forklift Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern equipment, and building strong relationships with site teams.

 

Key Responsibilities  
As a Resident Forklift Engineer, your duties will include:
• Service & Maintenance: Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on a fleet of forklifts and material handling equipment.


• Diagnostics & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.


• Breakdown Response: Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime and ensure equipment is returned to service efficiently.


• Equipment Inspections: Conduct regular safety checks and inspections to ensure all equipment meets operational and safety standards.


• Customer Support: Work closely with site teams and operators to provide technical support and maintain excellent working relationships.


• Service Reporting: Complete digital service reports, record repairs, and order parts using company systems.

 

What We’re Looking For   To be successful in this Resident Forklift Engineer position, candidates should have:
• Experience working as a Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, or Vehicle Technician
• Strong mechanical knowledge including hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical fault finding
• Experience servicing forklift trucks or similar mechanical equipment
• The ability to work independently while also supporting the wider site team
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• A full UK driving licence  

Working Pattern
Monday to Friday Rotating 3-shift pattern:
• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 6:00am
Shift allowance and overtime opportunities available  

What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Shift allowance and overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Laptop, phone, specialist tools, and PPE provided  

Apply Now If you are an experienced Resident Forklift Engineer looking for a stable site-based role with long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.

 
Apply today with your CV to learn more about this Resident Forklift Engineer opportunity.

 

Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant.

We recruit across the UK for Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Material Handling Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer.

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