Workshop Engineer / Forklift Engineer
Salary: £35,000 – £41,000 + performance-related bonus + company benefits
Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Type: permanent, Monday to Friday (40 hours, flexible between 7am – 5pm)
Techniche Global are recruiting for a Workshop Engineer / Forklift Engineer to join a well-established materials handling company based in Wimborne, Dorset.
This is a workshop-based role where you’ll be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining forklift trucks and a wide range of materials handling equipment, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
The Role
You will carry out planned servicing and reactive repairs in line with repair schedules, diagnose faults, and ensure all equipment is returned to full working order. You’ll work closely with the Workshop Manager, managing job priorities, and ensuring all work is completed safely and cost-effectively. Maintaining accurate records, tracking job progress, and keeping the workshop organised and compliant with health and safety standards will be key parts of your role.
Requirements
Strong mechanical/engineering background with hands-on experience
Proven experience working on forklift trucks or materials handling equipment
Full UK driving licence Company benefits:
23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company pension (up to 7.5% matched after 5 years)
Health plan covering employees and children
Life assurance and personal accident insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Uniform and cleaning provided
Ongoing training and career development