Forklift Engineer (Workshop)

Holt Recruitment Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE pay

No travel required

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Workshop Forklift Engineer in Basingstoke to service, repair, and maintain forklift trucks in a busy workshop. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and ensure safety inspections meet high standards.

With enhanced overtime and training provided, this role offers a stable environment and a supportive team. Overtime-driven earnings are highlighted, and there is no travel required.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in Forklift, Plant, Agricultural, HGV, or Automotive considered.
• Ideally a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in a related discipline
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering quality work
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
• Conduct diagnostics and fault-finding to identify and resolve issues efficiently
• Carry out planned maintenance and safety inspections to a high standard
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures
• Contribute to a positive, productive, and safe workshop environment

Skills

Forklift engineering

Diagnostics

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Role: Workshop Forklift Engineer

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: Up to £45,000+ OTE (including Enhanced Overtime Rates & Plenty of Overtime Available)

We are seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer to join a friendly and supportive team based in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for a stable workshop-based position with ongoing training, great earning potential, and the chance to work with a company that truly values its people.

What’s on Offer:

• Achievable £40-45K OTE
• Workshop-based role – no travel required
• Enhanced overtime rates with plenty of overtime available
• Full training and development provided
• Supportive team environment where you’ll be valued and recognisedThe Role:

Service, repair, and maintain a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment

Conduct diagnostics and fault-finding to identify and resolve issues efficiently

Carry out planned maintenance and safety inspections to a high standard

Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures

Contribute to a positive, productive, and safe workshop environmentWhat We’re Looking For:

• Engineering background in Forklift, Plant, Agricultural, HGV, or Automotive considered.
• Ideally a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in a related discipline
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering quality work
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

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