Rental Workshop Engineer

JLB Recruitment Ltd; Beoley CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JLB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Rental Workshop Engineer to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks to manufacturer standards. You will conduct planned PMs, diagnose faults, and complete inspections.

The role requires accurate reporting, safe workshop practices, and contributing to fleet refurbishment. Essential candidates will have strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge, excellent diagnostics, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essential mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of workmanship.
• Awareness of workshop health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on forklift trucks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Strip down, repair and repaint forklift trucks where required.
• Complete pre-delivery inspections and off-hire inspections.
• Accurately complete service reports, inspection documents and timesheets.
• Identify and communicate chargeable repairs to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Ensure repairs are completed to high standards within timescales.
• Assist with preparation and refurbishment of rental fleet equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Fault-finding

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Health & Safety

Independent working

Education

Relevant mechanical or electrical qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Reporting to the Rental Team Leader, the Rental Workshop Engineer is responsible for the servicing, maintenance, repair and preparation of forklift trucks to ensure they operate safely, reliably and to the required company and manufacturer standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PM) on forklift trucks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Strip down, repair and repaint forklift trucks where required.
• Complete pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and off-hire inspections.
• Accurately complete service reports, inspection documents and timesheets.
• Identify and communicate all chargeable repairs to the Rental Administration team to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Ensure repairs are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Assist with the preparation and refurbishment of rental fleet equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Essential
  • Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship.
  • Awareness of health and safety requirements in a workshop environment.
• Desirable
  • Experience working on forklift trucks, plant equipment, HGVs or automotive vehicles.
  • Experience carrying out LOLER inspections (desirable).
  • Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualification.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and dependable.
• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and willing to undertake training.
• Customer-focused with a professional attitude.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Training

A comprehensive training programme will be provided to develop product knowledge, technical skills and company procedures.