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Mobile Tail Lift Engineer

Mobile Tail Lift Engineer

📍 Bedford
£55,000 per annum
£55000/annum
Industry: Automotive/Aerospace
Posted: 15-09-2026
Company: Auto Skills UK
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225609875

Job Description:

MOBILE TAIL LIFT ENGINEER
 
Location: Bedford
Earnings: Up to £55,000 including call-out and overtime + bonus

Hours: Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week | Days
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Company Van: Fully equipped van provided
Up to £55,000 - Optional Call-Outs
 
 
The role offers up to £55,000 including call-out and overtime, plus an annual performance bonus of up to £1,500.
 
 
The call-out rota is completely optional - you can work your normal Monday-Friday hours or take additional call-outs when you want to boost your earnings.
Additional Earning Opportunities
·Up to £1,500 annual performance bonus, typically paid around December
·£25 per night when on the call-out rota
·£25 per call-out
·£75 flat rate for a 3-hour call-out
·Any work over 3 hours paid at double time
·£25 First-Time Fix bonus
·Optional call-out rota with no obligation
 
 
The Role
·Service and repair tail lifts, lifting decks and shutter systems
·Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections
·Complete LOLER Thorough Examinations and Annual Weight Tests
·Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
·Carry out repairs and component replacements
·Complete digital job reports and service documentation
·Maintain van stock, tools and equipment
·Provide excellent customer service while working safely and professionally
 
 
We're looking for an experienced Tail Lift Engineer / Mobile Service Engineer / Hydraulic Engineer / Commercial Vehicle Engineer with:
 
·Full UK Driving Licence
·Previous tail lift or similar equipment experience
·Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills
·Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
·Good communication and customer service skills
·Basic IT skills
 
Desirable: LOLER experience/qualification, shutter system experience, mobile field service experience and experience with Dhollandia, DEL, Ratcliff Palfinger, Zepro or Anteo.
 
What's on Offer?
·Up to £55,000 including call-out and overtime
·Up to £1,500 annual performance bonus
·Optional call-out rota
·Enhanced call-out and overtime payments
·£25 First-Time Fix bonus
·Monday-Friday, 40 hours
·Fully equipped company van
·Fuel card and company phone
·PPE and uniform provided
·Salary sacrifice pension
·Wellness programme
·22 days annual leave + birthday leave
·Ongoing manufacturer training and career development
 
Please contact Amy at Autoskills and quote reference number: 54787
 

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