Job Mobile Forklift Engineer, Glasgow

Mobile Service Engineer – Forklift / Material Handling
Location: Glasgow (covering within 1 hour from home)
Salary: £38,500 + Overtime (x1.5 / x2) + Van + Call Out Allowance (£150/week optional)
Increases: £2,000 salary rise in January, further rise in April

…a well-established and growing engineering business who specialise in heavy plant, forklift, agricultural and material handling equipment. They are now looking for a Mobile Service Engineer to join their team, supporting clients across the Glasgow region.

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on heavy plant, forklift trucks, and material handling equipment.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults (mechanical bias preferred, but electrical skills highly valued).

• Support breakdown callouts when required (optional callout rota).

• Deliver a high standard of customer service, representing the company on-site.

• Complete all required job documentation accurately and on time.

• Strong background in mechanical engineering (diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions).

• Some knowledge of electrical systems – electrical bias would be a strong advantage.

• Experience in plant, forklift, agricultural machinery, or material handling equipment.

• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to work independently.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• £38,500 basic salary (rising by £2,000 in January, with further increases in April).

• Paid door-to-door travel.

• Overtime at time and a half and double time.

• Company van, tools, and equipment provided.

• Optional Call Out rota (£150/week retainer + callout pay).

• IMI-accredited High Voltage (HV) training.

• Ongoing manufacturer training and specialist courses on new technologies, including electric carrier equipment.

• Structured career development and long-term progression.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected.

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