Forklift Workshop Engineer – Hands-On, Independent Role

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Killamarsh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash plan

Life assurance

Company Pension

Employee benefits hub

Referral scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Engineer for our depot near Sheffield. This hands-on role involves servicing a hire fleet of forklifts and carrying out LOLER inspections in a busy workshop environment.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with overtime and competitive pay. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure equipment is safe and ready for hire, working independently with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklifts, plant machinery or HGVs.
• Mechanical fault-finding and servicing skills.
• Ability to work independently with a practical hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a hire fleet of forklifts.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections and checks.
• Diagnosing and completing repairs and maintenance.
• Working primarily on Combilift equipment.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and is ready for hire.
• Working independently and managing your workload effectively.
• Supporting the wider workshop team as required.

Skills

Forklift engineering experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Independent worker

Safety-focused

Tools

LOLER inspections

Combilift equipment

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Engineer for our depot near Sheffield. This hands-on role involves servicing a hire fleet of forklifts and carrying out LOLER inspections in a busy workshop environment.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with overtime and competitive pay. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure equipment is safe and ready for hire, working independently with a strong focus on quality and safety.