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Forklift Truck Mechanic

Job details
Posting date: 08 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 May 2026
Location: Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3RA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: a1WNz000004QMDtMAO_1775658054

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Summary

Forklift Truck Mechanic

Magor | £23.25 per hour | Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 12pm-8pm) | Not specified | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Forklift Truck Mechanic to join a global brewery based in Magor, brewing the world's most loved beers and building brands consumers love. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity within a logistics engineering environment.

Reporting to the ASRS Engineering First Line Manager, this multi-skilled role supports the maintenance and reliability of a fleet of forklift trucks and material handling equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Key Duties:
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a fleet of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
  • Troubleshoot faults and resolve operational issues, liaising with Linde Technical Services where required.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical FLT maintenance in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Undertake and support maintenance and improvement activities.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs, including WMS equipment.
  • Maintain high departmental standards including 5S and hygiene responsibilities.
  • Record all maintenance activities and support transition to SAP maintenance systems.
  • Prioritise and plan maintenance activities effectively.
  • Analyse FLTs to improve performance and identify critical spares.
  • Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
  • Monitor and control maintenance costs.
  • Ensure all safety systems are operational and report hazards accordingly.
  • Record accidents and incidents and support investigations where required.
  • Support departmental KPIs and VPO compliance.
  • Undertake training for new skills and tasks as required.
  • Comply with all documentation and system transaction requirements.
  • Escalate concerns to the First Line Manager or Logistics Manager.
Requirements:
  • FLT certified with a valid FLT licence.
  • Recognised apprenticeship, NVQ3, HNC or equivalent mechanical or electrical qualification related to FLT or plant equipment.
  • Proven fault finding and maintenance skills.
  • Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering function desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, tools and techniques.
  • Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills and proficiency with core systems and FLT software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
What We Offer:
  • Shift pattern:
    • 1 week early 6am-2pm.
    • 1 week late 12pm-8pm.
    • Some weekend working managed within the team.
  • Temporary to permanent opportunity.
Interested?

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