Holt Recruitment

Mobile Forklift Engineer

We are currently looking for an experienced Field Forklift Engineer to join a well-established and growing materials handling business covering the central belt in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience working on forklift trucks, plant, powered access or agricultural machinery looking for a stable role with strong earning potential and excellent benefits.

The Role As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of materials handling equipment at customer sites.

You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

- Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and materials handling equipment
- Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
- Complete job sheets, warranty work and parts orders using internal systems
- Carry out lifting equipment examinations and PAT testing where required
- Maintain excellent customer relationships on site
- Ensure all health & safety and PPE procedures are followed at all times
- Support other engineers and work closely with the service team

What We Are Looking For

- Experience working on forklift trucks, powered access, plant or agricultural machinery (Light vehicle experience also considered)
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills
- Previous field service engineering experience preferred
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Relevant engineering qualifications are advantageous

What’s On Offer

- Competitive salary package
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Enhanced parental policies
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Life assurance
- On-site parking
- Employee rewards and welfare schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Retail, gym and health discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that values its engineers and offers long-term career progression.

Apply now to find out more.
 

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.

PK – peter@holtautomotive.co.uk


  • Start: 20/05/2026
  • Rate: £35000 - £37000 per annum, Benefits: Van - Door to Door
  • Location: Livingston,Scotland
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
  • Contact: Peter Kimber
  • Tel: +44 (0)1202 552915
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: V-291269
  • Posted: 2026-05-20 09:00:18 -

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