Workshop Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading materials handling business as a Workshop Engineer, responsible for servicing and repairing forklift trucks and other MHE at our Doncaster site. The role ensures minimal downtime and excellent service delivery, providing consistent support and opportunities for professional development. A strong mechanical background and engineering qualification are essential, making this an ideal position for those seeking stability in their career.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Full training and induction

Ongoing development and support

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background, ideally from forklifts, automotive, or similar.
• Previous experience in workshop-based engineering role.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs on Material Handling Equipment.
• Diagnose faults and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Work collaboratively to ensure efficient turnaround.

Skills

Mechanical background

Fault-finding

Communication

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

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Are you a mechanically minded engineer looking for a workshop-based role with consistency, stability, and support? We are seeking a Workshop Engineer to join a leading materials handling business, based full-time at their Doncaster site. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and a range of other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), ensuring minimal downtime and excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities of the Workshop Engineer:

• Carry out reactive repairs on a range of Material Handling Equipment
• Diagnose faults and identify cost-effective solutions
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team to ensure efficient turnaround of equipment
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with health & safety standards

Key Requirements of the Workshop Engineer:

• Strong mechanical background - ideally from forklifts, automotive/vehicles, plant, or similar
• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar workshop-based engineering role
• Excellent communication and fault-finding skills

The Workshop Engineer will Benefit from:

• Company pension scheme
• Full training and induction
• Ongoing development and support
• Tools and uniform provided

Ideal Backgrounds:

• Experience working on FLTs or MHE
• Automotive or vehicle mechanic experience
• Ex-Forces with mechanical expertise

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

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