Workshop Forklift Engineer / Forklift Technician
Location: East Kilbride (Workshop-Based Role)
Salary: Competitive + Overtime Opportunities
Hours: 40–45 hours per week | Monday – Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Workshop Forklift Engineer to join a professional engineering team based at a busy workshop in East Kilbride. This role is ideal for an experienced Forklift Engineer, Plant Fitter, or Mechanical Technician who enjoys working in a structured workshop environment preparing equipment to a high standard.
As a Workshop Forklift Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, repairing, and preparing forklift trucks for rental and used equipment sales. You will ensure all work is completed to the highest engineering standards while maintaining accurate documentation in line with company health & safety and quality procedures.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Workshop Forklift Engineer who takes pride in producing high-quality work, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to be part of a supportive engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
As a Workshop Forklift Engineer, your duties will include:
• Workshop Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on forklift trucks and material handling equipment within the workshop.
• FLT Preparation: Prepare forklift trucks to the required standards for STR rental fleet and used equipment sales.
• Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Identify and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults efficiently.
• Parts Management: Order required spare parts and liaise with management for authorisation when required.
• Documentation & Systems: Accurately complete service reports and maintain records using internal systems such as K1SS.
• Engineering Standards: Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company engineering standards and safe working practices.
• Stock & Equipment Control: Maintain accurate stock movement records and ensure company tools and equipment are kept in good working condition.
• Team Collaboration: Liaise with workshop management and colleagues to ensure work schedules are completed on time and to the required standards.
• Workshop Support: Assist with any additional duties required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the workshop.
Health & Safety
Health and safety is a key priority within the workshop. As a Workshop Forklift Engineer, you will:
• Follow all company Health & Safety, Environmental, and site policies at all times
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Take responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and visitors on site
• Ensure all work is completed using approved safe working practices
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this Workshop Forklift Engineer position, candidates should have:
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical, electrical, or engineering discipline
• Experience working as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Vehicle Technician, or Mechanical Engineer
• Strong mechanical knowledge including hydraulics, electrics, and fault finding
• Experience servicing or repairing forklift trucks or similar material handling equipment
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills when working with colleagues and internal departments
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and repairs
• A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Stable workshop-based role with long-term prospects
• Opportunity to work with leading forklift brands and modern equipment
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Workshop Forklift Engineer looking for a stable workshop role with long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to learn more about this Workshop Forklift Engineer opportunity in East Kilbride or reach out to Pete on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to ask any questions.
Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static Plant.
We recruit across the UK for Workshop Forklift Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Material Handling Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, and Maintenance Engineer