Resident Forklift Engineer – Inverness

Company: Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Apply for the Resident Forklift Engineer – Inverness
Location: Inverness
Job Description:

Job Title: Mobile Forklift Engineer


Basic Salary: £30,000 – £40,000


OTE: £35,624 – £47,498 (based on 5hrs overtime)


Overtime is paid at 1.5x – Lots available!


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm


The Role



  • This is a mobile role however it will predominantly based at one site

  • Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment

  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults

  • Carrying out LOLER inspections

  • Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive maintenance to minimise customer downtime

  • Completing service reports, job sheets and all relevant compliance documentation accurately


What We’re Looking For



  • Experience required: Forklift Engineer / Plant Fitter / Agricultural technician (forklift experience preffered)

  • Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with diesel engines

  • Excellent diagnostic and fault‑finding skills

  • Experience working with electrical and hydraulic systems

  • Experience or knowledge of LOLER inspections would be desirable

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of longevity and stability in previous positions, with a genuine interest in building a long‑term career with one organisation.

  • Full UK driving licence


Package:


Basic Salary: £30,000 – £40,000


OTE: £35,624 – £47,498 (based on 5hrs overtime)


OTE: £41,248 – £54,997 (based on 10hrs overtime)


Overtime is paid at 1.5x, with lots available


Benefits



  • Company van with fuel card provided

  • Door to door pay

  • Company pension, holiday allowance and other benefits

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Posted: October 21st, 2026