Forklift Service Engineer - Burnley

Vacancy details

General information

Reference

2026-6449  

Publication date

06/11/2026

Position description

Category

Active Jobs - Service and Service Technicians

Job title

Forklift Service Engineer - Burnley

Job description

We are looking for a Forklift Service Engineer (Field Technician) to work within our After Sales department to maintain, repair, service and modify the companies range of products. This role comes with a competitive salary, an attractive company pension, a company vehicle, and the opportunity to work for great company. 

 

About the role:


The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklift trucks and other material handling equipment. On a day-to-day basis this is what you would be doing:

  • Service, maintain, overhaul, fault find and resolve faults on company products.
  • Respond to breakdowns
  • Provide local after sales support to customers.
  • To deal promptly with customer enquiries, problems, or complaints.
  • To keep control of vehicle stock/deliveries.
  • Achieve agreed targets.

Your Profile

We are looking for somebody who has experience working as a forklift engineer, plant fitter, plant technician, industrial equipment, or a similar type of role.

Here is a quick tick list for the other skills we are looking for:

  • Experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Basic electrical knowledge would be beneficial.
  • Effective planning and organisational skills.
  • Able to work on your own initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Build good rapport with customers.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Our Offer

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and commission scheme
  • Attractive company pension with a generous employer contribution
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Company sick pay
  • Voluntary critical illness cover
  • Free eye tests and annual flu vaccinations
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform with discounts and savings

You'll receive industry-leading training and ongoing support to help you succeed, along with excellent opportunities for career progression within Toyota Material Handling.

 

 

 

More Information

Why Choose Toyota?

 

Toyota Material Handling is the world's leading manufacturer of material handling equipment, providing innovative solutions and expert support across the UK.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging employees to develop their skills, share ideas and make a real impact. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

As a global market leader, we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talented people, offering rewarding careers and opportunities for long-term growth.

Toyota Material Handling UK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We carefully review every application we receive. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Contract type

Permanent

Position location

Job location

United Kingdom

Location

Burnley