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Forklift Truck Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 22 September 2025
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 October 2025
Location: Exeter, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Box Healthcare
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: FLTEX

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Summary

Box Recruitment Solutions “Bespoke Recruitment, with in depth knowledge”

Role Forklift Truck Engineer

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 + excellent benefits (can be negotiable)

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8am – 4:30pm

As a Workshop Engineer, you’ll:

Inspect, service, and refurbish forklift trucks across diesel, gas, and electric models
Diagnose faults and identify parts/labour needed to bring equipment up to standard
Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance with precision and care
Record your work using our PDA system, ensuring accurate job sheets and service records
Work on a variety of equipment, from plant to material handling, in a supportive team environment

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

At least 4 years’ engineering experience (forklift, plant, HGV, or agricultural)
Skills in mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic engineering
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER legislation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A good standard of literacy and numeracy
A forklift truck, plant, agricultural, or HGV qualification is a big plus, as is a Counterbalance licence.

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
25 days holiday + loyalty bonus scheme
Enhanced company pension
Ongoing CPD training & development
Health & wellbeing programme
Employee referral programme
Fun company events and a supportive team culture
No weekend work – enjoy your downtime!

If you are an experienced engineer with a passion for quality and reliability, this is your chance to join a growing business where your skills will truly make an impact.

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