Forklift Fitter

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Chesterfield is looking for an Experienced Forklift General Fitter. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and requires in-depth mechanical and hydraulic experience. Responsibilities include manufacturing components, building assemblies, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will join a supportive team with opportunities for personal development and a good work-life balance.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Bonus

Company pension

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• In-depth mechanical experience required.
• Experience with hydraulics is essential.
• Familiarity with electrical assembly is a must.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture components using machining techniques.
• Build assemblies for forklift trucks.
• Conduct final construction and testing of forklift trucks.
• Comply with quality standards and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hydraulic experience

Electrical assembly

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Forklift General Fitter to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending upon Experience.

Location: Clowne, Chesterfield S43.

Schedule: 39hrs/week Mon – Fri + Overtime Opportunities.

Benefits: 24 days holiday + bank holidays. Company Bonus, Company pension, Opportunities for personal development.

About The Company

They are a well-established and thriving firm with a 50-year which has recently become employee owned. The company designs, manufactures, installs and services cranes, goods lifts, tyre presses, lighting winch systems, forklift trucks and bespoke machinery for the nuclear decommissioning industry. Its products tend to be unique in the marketplace due to the deliberate strategy of finding innovative designs to solve customer problems.

The Company sells worldwide and holds a Royal Warrant of Appointment to The King. As an employee‑owned business its focus is on sustainability and long‑term commitments to customers, staff and suppliers. As a successful and growing business, it has recently been recognised in the LSE Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ list.

About The Role

The Forklift Fitter will have good general engineering skills and ideally experienced in assembly or repair & maintenance of forklifts or other similar industrial trucks. The successful candidate will be well supported within the manufacturing team and undergo comprehensive training but will be expected to meet deadlines from the outset and their performance will be monitored. The company has high expectations of all employees.

Duties

• Manufacture of components using general machining techniques
• Building of assemblies
• Final construction and testing of our forklift trucks
• Strictly comply with our Quality standards and procedures.
• Strict compliance with all H&S procedures.
• Keep your work area & equipment clean and tidy.

Candidate Requirements

• In-depth mechanical experience
• Hydraulic experience
• Experience with electrical assembly
• Willingness to learn new skills and expand existing knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.