Workshop Forklift Engineer - Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
£30,000 - £33,000 + Company Contributory Pension + Career Progression Permanent | Full-Time
Are you a hands-on engineer who takes pride in fixing things right first time, every time?
Do you want to work with a well-established materials handling business that values your skill, rewards your effort, and invests in your future?
If that sounds like you, we'd like to talk.
The Role:
You'll play a key role in keeping the wheels of industry turning, literally.
Your day will involve:
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 orderedThis is a workshop-based role where you'll join a supportive, skilled team and no two days are ever the same.
What You'll Bring:
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 machineryIf you love getting stuck into the technical side of things and solving problems with your hands and your head, you'll fit right in.
What's In It for You:
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.
(Workshop Engineer, Forklift Technician, Workshop Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Workshop Fitter, Maintenance Engineer, Forklift Repair Technician, FLT)
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