Opportunity: Forklift Service Engineer
Location: Lowestoft
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
Role Overview : We are seeking a Mechanical Handling Field Service Engineer to join our clients team of Service Engineers in Lowestoft. This full-time role will involve maintaining, repairing, servicing, and modifying a range of material handling equipment.
Key Responsibilities :
Service, maintain, and overhaul material handling products
Perform fault-finding and repairs on gas, diesel, and electric-powered forklift trucks
Carry out routine maintenance tasks (checking brakes, lifting assembly, steering, oil/filter changes)
Preventative maintenance (lubricating steering and lifting equipment)
Battery maintenance (voltage and fluid checks using meters and hydrometers)
Respond to breakdowns and minimize customer downtime
Maintain excellent customer relationships
Complete documentation to company standards and liaise with the parts team
Work on mobile machinery (brakes, steering, wheels, lif...