Trainee Workshop Engineer

Luton Bennett; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling manufacturer is seeking a Trainee Workshop Engineer in Newton Aycliffe. This role offers comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression in a people-focused environment. Candidates should possess mechanical service and repair skills, ideally with some experience in plant or automotive sectors. The position includes a competitive salary of £31,000 - £35,000 and additional benefits such as pension, overtime, and holidays.

Benefits

6% Employer/4% Employee Pension

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Uniform

Discount Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown on forklift trucks.
• Order spare parts when needed.
• Communicate progress on repairs.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair skills

Engine diagnostic skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

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Trainee Workshop Engineer

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 Base (OTE £40,000) + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform

Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Job Description

Great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on‑the‑job training and progression opportunities. The Trainee Workshop Engineer role is available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. The role is suitable for engineers from any plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, and automotive technicians/motor trade applicants are also very suitable.

You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally with engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

You’ll form part of a highly skilled team in a reputable business. Your responsibilities include carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts, ordering spare parts when needed, and communicating progress. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week.

This is a great chance to be part of a professional and people‑focused business where you can progress to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer and Sales Engineer.

The Trainee Workshop Engineer role in brief:

• Carry out PDI's, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks.
• Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment.
• Order spares when necessary.
• Overtime.

The Trainee Workshop Engineer Person Required:

• Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• IT literate.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline.