Forklift Truck Engineer
New Yesterday
family-run business with nearly 40 years' experience
in the materials handling industry. They are known for doing things the right way — putting
people, trust, and service before KPIs . Many of their customers (and team members!) have been with them for decades, which says everything about their values and culture. This is a business where engineers are genuinely valued, workloads are planned sensibly, and you're not left miles from home at the end of the day. If you're looking for a role where you're treated like a person rather than a number, this could be the opportunity for you. The Role As a
Field Service Engineer , you'll be responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of forklifts across Leeds and West Yorkshire. While our client is an
HC dealer , you'll also work on a variety of other manufacturers' trucks — so no two days are the same. You'll be working independently for the most part, but with the support of a friendly, experienced team behind you. The work is planned so you're
never hours away from home
— they genuinely believe you should be able to get home for your tea. Key Responsibilities Carrying out repairs and planned maintenance on customer forklifts Working on electric and LPG trucks (diesel experience is a bonus) Maintaining the company's own forklift fleet when required Providing excellent customer service as the face of the business Managing your time efficiently and working safely at all times About You At least
2 years' experience
as a Field Service Engineer in the material handling industry Strong experience with
electric and LPG forklifts Diesel forklift experience advantageous but not essential Confident working independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Good time management and problem-solving abilities Clean UK driving licence What's in It for You Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
(depending on experience) Company van
with personal use Fuel card Week off at Christmas
(not taken from annual leave) Sick pay Pension scheme LOLER training provided if not already held Early finish at 3:30pm every Friday No working away Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering