Workshop Forklift Engineer
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 + Company Contributory Pension + Career Progression
Employment: Permanent | Full-Time
The Role
You are a hands‑on engineer who takes pride in fixing things right first time, every time. You want to work with a well‑established materials handling business that values your skill, rewards your effort, and invests in your future.
Responsibilities
* Servicing and maintaining diesel, LPG and electric forklift trucks and other materials handling kit
* Diagnosing faults and carrying out planned preventative maintenance
* Completing pre‑delivery inspections to the highest standard
* Keeping your workspace clean, safe, and organised
* Completing job cards accurately and ensuring the right parts are ordered
Qualifications
* A relevant technical qualification (e.g. mechanical, electrical, automotive, or similar)
* Solid experience in a workshop or field‑based engineering role
* A good grasp of hydraulics, electrics, and mechanical systems
* The ability to stay calm under pressure and manage your workload effectively
* Experience working with forklifts, plant, HGVs, powered access, cleaning machines, or similar machinery
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company contributory pension scheme
* Profit share bonus linked to business performance
* Excellent long‑term career development and training opportunities
* A secure, established employer who genuinely values engineers
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If this sounds like the kind of workshop you’d be proud to be part of, click Apply Now and we’ll be in touch to talk through the next steps. Not 100% sure if it’s right for you? That’s fine, apply anyway. We’ll have a confidential chat and help you decide if it’s a good fit.
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