Mobile Forklift Engineer

We are currently looking for an experienced Field Forklift Engineer to join a well-established and growing materials handling business covering the central belt in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience working on forklift trucks, plant, powered access or agricultural machinery looking for a stable role with strong earning potential and excellent benefits. The Role As a Field Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of materials handling equipment at customer sites. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and delivering excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities - Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and materials handling equipment - Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults - Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs - Complete job sheets, warranty work and parts orders using internal systems - Carry out lifting equipment examinations and PAT testing where required - Maintain excellent customer relationships on site - Ensure all health & safety and PPE procedures are followed at all times - Support other engineers and work closely with the service team What We Are Looking For - Experience working on forklift trucks, powered access, plant or agricultural machinery (Light vehicle experience also considered) - Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills - Previous field service engineering experience preferred - Good customer service and communication skills - Full UK driving licence - Relevant engineering qualifications are advantageous What’s On Offer - Competitive salary package - Annual bonus scheme - Company pension - Enhanced parental policies - 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service - Life assurance - On-site parking - Employee rewards and welfare schemes - Employee assistance programme - Retail, gym and health discounts - Cycle to Work scheme - Ongoing training and development opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that values its engineers and offers long-term career progression. Apply now to find out more.   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 – peter@holtautomotive.co.uk


  • Location: Livingston,Scotland
  • Salary: £35000 - £37000 per annum, Benefits: Van - Door to Door
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
  • Posted: 20-May-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com