Resident Forklift Engineer / Forklift Maintenance Engineer

Resident Forklift Engineer / Forklift Maintenance Engineer Location: Birmingham (Manufacturing / Warehouse Environment) Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime Hours: 40–45 hours per week | Monday – Friday | Rotating 3 Shift Pattern   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Resident Forklift Engineer to join a leading engineering support team working directly on-site with a major industrial customer. This role is ideal for an experienced Resident Forklift Engineer who enjoys diagnosing faults, carrying out maintenance, and ensuring material handling equipment operates safely and efficiently.   As a Resident Forklift Engineer, you will be based permanently at a customer site, maintaining and repairing a fleet of forklifts and warehouse equipment. The successful Resident Forklift Engineer will play a key role in minimising downtime and ensuring the customer’s operation runs smoothly.   This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Resident Forklift Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern equipment, and building strong relationships with site teams.   Key Responsibilities   As a Resident Forklift Engineer, your duties will include: • Service & Maintenance: Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on a fleet of forklifts and material handling equipment. • Diagnostics & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. • Breakdown Response: Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime and ensure equipment is returned to service efficiently. • Equipment Inspections: Conduct regular safety checks and inspections to ensure all equipment meets operational and safety standards. • Customer Support: Work closely with site teams and operators to provide technical support and maintain excellent working relationships. • Service Reporting: Complete digital service reports, record repairs, and order parts using company systems.   What We’re Looking For   To be successful in this Resident Forklift Engineer position, candidates should have: • Experience working as a Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, or Vehicle Technician • Strong mechanical knowledge including hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical fault finding • Experience servicing forklift trucks or similar mechanical equipment • The ability to work independently while also supporting the wider site team • Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving • A full UK driving licence   Working Pattern Monday to Friday Rotating 3-shift pattern: • 6:00am – 2:00pm • 2:00pm – 10:00pm • 10:00pm – 6:00am Shift allowance and overtime opportunities available   What’s on Offer • Competitive salary based on experience • Shift allowance and overtime opportunities • Pension scheme • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Ongoing technical training and development • Career progression opportunities • Laptop, phone, specialist tools, and PPE provided   Apply Now If you are an experienced Resident Forklift Engineer looking for a stable site-based role with long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.   Apply today with your CV to learn more about this Resident Forklift Engineer opportunity.   Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant. We recruit across the UK for Resident Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Material Handling Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer. PK