Forklift Thorough Examination Engineer

Phenna Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection service provider is seeking a Thorough Examination Engineer to conduct inspections on lifting equipment across Southern England. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, particularly with forklifts. You'll enjoy benefits such as paid door-to-door travel, a company van, and comprehensive training. Strong communication and a full UK driving license are essential. Join a team that values your work-life balance and offers excellent support!

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid overtime

Comprehensive training

Company van and tools provided

Friendly internal bookings team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct Thorough Examinations on lifting equipment at client sites.
• Complete legal documentation accurately.
• Liaise with customers for urgent equipment repairs.

Skills

Engineering experience with forklifts

Health & Safety awareness

Customer communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

We are seeking a Thorough Examination Engineer for one of our specialist companies, Statutory Inspections Ltd, covering the clients based in the Southern England Corridor.

Operating Region

Southern England corridor – Stevenage, London, Luton / Watford, Slough / Maidenhead, Oxford, Swindon, and Bath (home location flexible within this area).

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

What We’re Looking For

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