Job Description:

Mobile Forklift Engineer

About Rushlift Ltd

Rushlift is a leading provider of innovative customer-focused solutions in materials handling equipment, mechanical services and fleet management. Rushlift provides impartial advice to enable customers to maximise the effectiveness of their industrial equipment fleets, through either long-term hire contracts or servicing and repair arrangements. In addition to providing all types of forklift trucks, from powered pallet trucks to wire-guided systems, Rushlift hires and maintains a wide range of industrial equipment such as sweepers, mobile plants, and lorry loader cranes. About the role: As a Field Service Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our customers' equipment operating safely and efficiently. Working independently in the field, you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, conduct servicing and provide exceptional support to our customers.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of equipment while developing your technical skills through ongoing training and support.

We’re looking for a Mobile Forklift Engineer who will:

• Service, maintain and repair a range of materials handling equipment, including:
  • Counterbalance forklifts
  • Reach trucks
  • Side loaders
  • Powered warehouse equipment
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Manage parts ordering, job sheets and warranty claims using our market-leading fleet management system
• Build strong relationships with customers and deliver an outstanding service experience
• Conduct lifting equipment examinations and PAT testing where required
• Work safely and professionally in line with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
• Support fellow engineers and collaborating with the wider service team to ensure customer commitments are met

What sets you apart:

• Experience in servicing, repairing or maintaining of materials handling equipment (MHE), construction plant, agricultural machinery or powered access equipment (MEWP), or Forklift trucks.
• Knowledge of automotive, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components
• Excellent customer service skills
• Relevant technical qualifications would be advantageous.

What Mobile Forklift Engineer will get in return:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Annual Bonus
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Policies
• 23 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising by one day with each third completed year
• Life Assurance of 2x salary
• On-site parking
• Employee Welfare Scheme – Vouchers for birthdays/weddings/children/studies/long service etc
• Employee Assistance Programme giving you access to Retail/Health/Gym discounts, confidential counselling and advice, Cycle2Work Scheme, and much more…

What Happens Next?

nce you have completed your application, our People Team will initially consider your skills and experience based on your CV and application. If suitable, our team will then contact you to advise you of the next stage.

We will ensure that all our resourcing processes are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

Rushlift is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our Organisation. For more information about what we do with your data, view our Applicant Privacy Policy.