Forklift Engineer- Lancashire

Materials Handling, Mechanical Engineering
North West
July 31, 2025
Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: December 31, 2025
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Job Description

Field Service Forklift Truck Engineer – Preston / Blackburn | Up to £38,000 + Overtime + Door-to-Door Pay

I’m recruiting on behalf of my client, a well-established and respected company in the materials handling sector. They are currently looking for a skilled and reliable Field Service Forklift Truck Engineer to cover the Preston and Blackburn area.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable business with a strong reputation for quality service and long-term customer relationships.

Role Overview:

You’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of a variety of forklift trucks and related materials handling equipment. This is a field-based role, so you’ll be travelling between customer sites in the Preston / Blackburn area.

Package & Benefits:

  • Salary: Up to £38,000 (depending on experience)
  • Overtime: Available and paid at enhanced rates
  • Travel: Paid door-to-door
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Company Van, Tools, Pension, and 28 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)

About the Company:

My client is a long-standing company with a strong presence in the region. They offer a supportive working environment, continued training, and opportunities for long-term career development. Their client base includes commercial, industrial, and warehousing operations.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working on forklift trucks or similar plant/machinery
  • Confident in diagnostics, repairs, and routine maintenance
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and customer-focused
  • Based in or near Preston or Blackburn, with flexibility to travel locally

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