Forklift Thorough Examination Engineer

Solutions Driven; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A key industry company is seeking a Thorough Examination Engineer to conduct inspections on lifting equipment across the south and southeast of England. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, particularly with forklifts. The role offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary of up to £38K, paid travel, and a company van. Join a supportive team that emphasizes health, safety, and excellent customer communication while ensuring compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations.

Benefits

Company van

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid overtime

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience with forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Excellent customer communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Thorough Examinations at client sites on various lifting equipment.
• Operate machinery as part of testing and inspection.
• Complete legal documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Engineering experience with forklifts

Customer communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

Computer literate

Job description

Solutions Driven is seeking a Thorough Examination Engineer for our client, Statutory Inspections Ltd, covering the south and southeast England region.

Location: Covering a wide South & South East England patch (Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, Greater London, Essex – home location flexible within this region)

Salary: Up to £38K (DOE) + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Paid Door-to-Door | Fully Equipped Van | No Cold Calls | Real Work-Life Balance

Join our growing team of expert inspection engineers carrying out Thorough Examinations on lifting equipment across the UK. You’ll play a key role in keeping businesses compliant under LOLER and PUWER regulations – working independently, supported by an in‑house booking team and backed by a great benefits package.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct Thorough Examinations at client sites, on a variety of lifting equipment—primarily, but not limited to, forklifts—in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Operate machinery as part of testing and inspection
• Complete legal documentation accurately and on time
• Liaise with customers when urgent equipment repairs are needed
• Adhere to Health, Safety, and site‑specific protocols
• Work field‑based, covering one of the above regions

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience with forklifts and / or other material handling equipment.
• Experience with a range of forklift types is highly desirable; training will be provided to cover additional equipment.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness
• Excellent customer communication skills
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, basic tablet use)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Able to travel within your assigned region

Please note

• Forklifts are our primary source of inspections. However, we cover a much wider range of equipment.
• Full internal and external training is provided for the full range of equipment we inspect.
• If you have solid knowledge and skills with different types of forklifts, we can help you build on this experience and upskill in other equipment types.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 per year (DOE)
• Comprehensive internal and external training on a broad spectrum of lifting and handling equipment.
• Paid door‑to‑door travel
• Company van, tools, PPE, and tablet provided
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid overtime + excellent benefits
• Friendly internal bookings team to handle all scheduling / admin