Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum + Company Van, Equipment, Benefits
Location: Reading, Berkshire, GB
Hours: Monday - Friday (8-hour shifts)
Contract: Permanent
About the role: Are you an experienced Forklift Battery Engineer with a background in battery repair and a passion for delivering excellent service? Do you enjoy working independently and solving technical challenges on-site? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Battery Engineer to cover Reading and surrounding areas. This is a field-based role with no call-out requirements, offering autonomy and flexibility for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
* Service, maintain, and repair forklift battery systems on customer sites
* Carry out routine battery maintenance including topping, cleaning, and inspections
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on batteries and chargers
* Liaise with customers and provide a high level of service and communication
* Complete job sheets and service reports accurately and on time
* Prepare and transport equipment safely between sites
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams
* Work closely with the service department to plan and prioritise workload
* Provide support for additional cover when required
Qualifications
* Have strong electrical knowledge and experience working with forklift batteries (charger repair desirable)
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided)
* Be confident, professional, and well‑organised
* Have excellent communication and customer service skills
* Be able to work independently and manage their own workload
* Be diligent, reliable, and capable of working under pressure
* Have experience within an MHE or materials handling environment (desirable but not essential)
* Be IT literate and comfortable completing documentation and reports
Benefits
* Company pension
* Flexible working schedule
* Overtime opportunities
* Company van and equipment provided
* On-the-job training and development
If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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