Forklift Battery Engineer

Are you an experienced Forklift Battery Engineer with a background in battery repair and a passion for delivering excellent service? Do you enjoy working independently and solving technical challenges on-site? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Battery Engineer to cover Reading and surrounding areas. This is a field-based role with no call-out requirements, offering autonomy and flexibility for the right candidate.

Location: Reading and Surrounding Areas

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
Hours: Monday - Friday (8-hour shifts)
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Van, Equipment, Overtime & Benefits
Contract: Permanent

Duties:

• Service, maintain, and repair forklift battery systems on customer sites
• Carry out routine battery maintenance including topping, cleaning, and inspections
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on batteries and chargers
• Liaise with customers and provide a high level of service and communication
• Complete job sheets and service reports accurately and on time
• Prepare and transport equipment safely between sites
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Work closely with the service department to plan and prioritise workload
• Provide support for additional cover when required

The Ideal Candidate Must:

• Have strong electrical knowledge and experience working with forklift batteries (charger repair desirable)
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence (company van provided)
• Be confident, professional, and well-organised
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be able to work independently and manage their own workload
• Be diligent, xwzovoh reliable, and capable of working under pressure
• Have experience within an MHE or materials handling environment (desirable but not essential)
• Be IT literate and comfortable completing documentation and reports

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible working schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• Company van and equipment provided
• On-the-job training and development

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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