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Posted 25 July, 2026

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Alecto Recruitment
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

CP20247 Mobile Forklift Engineer Newcastle £35,000 - £40,000 Join a trusted, family‑run force in the material‑handling world, a business with decades of expertise, nationwide reach, and a reputation for quality service that keeps operations moving. If you're a skilled engineer who wants independence, stability and a role where your work genuinely matters, this is it. What You'll Do Mobile servicing & repairs - diagnose, maintain and repair a wide range of forklifts and material‑handling equipment. Customer support - deliver confident, friendly, on‑site service that builds trust and repeat business. Technical excellence - keep equipment safe, compliant and performing at its best. Qualifications Needed NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant, Engineering, HGV, Agricultural or similar OR strong, proven experience working on forklifts, plant or heavy equipment Solid diagnostics ability (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical) Full UK driving licence Confident working independently on customer sites What You Get £35,000-£40,000 DOE 8:00-16:30 working hours Overtime Fully equipped company van Backing from a highly trained technical team Long‑term stability with a growing, ambitious employer Real progression as the company continues to scale Why This Role Matters You're the expert customers rely on when downtime isn't an option. You keep businesses moving. You deliver the service that sets this company apart. If you want a role with independence, respect and long‑term security, step in. INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe. Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. This role is ideal for experienced Mobile Forklift Engineers or Field Service Engineers with strong skills in forklift maintenance, forklift repair, material handling equipment, plant machinery, HGV or agricultural engineering, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and mechanical fault‑finding. Candidates searching for engineer jobs with a company van, £35,000-£40,000 engineering roles, day‑shift engineering, independent field roles, or NVQ Level 2/3 engineering positions will naturally find this vacancy. Additional high‑value keywords include counterbalance, reach trucks, diesel forklifts, LPG forklifts, electric forklifts, service technician, breakdown engineer, and UK‑wide material handling careers