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.
Location: Reading and Surrounding Areas
Hours: Monday - Friday (8-hour shifts)
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Van, Equipment, Overtime & Benefits
Contract: Permanent
Duties:
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
The Ideal Candidate Must:
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.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client
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