Workshop Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + overtime

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Statutory pension

Development & progression

Bi-annual company socials

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is partnering with a long-established materials handling business in Milton Keynes to recruit a Workshop Engineer. You will maintain, repair and service forklift trucks, MHE and plant equipment, ensuring high standards of safety and reliability across a varied fleet.

The role offers a 9-5 style schedule Monday-Friday, with overtime and a starting salary of £32,000–£40,000, plus benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a vehicle engineer/fitter is desirable.
• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of forklift trucks is advantageous and training is available.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service forklift trucks, MHE and plant equipment
• Diagnose faults and replace/repair defective parts
• Request parts through the parts department
• Support general upkeep of the fleet, including PDIs
• Report to the Service Team for scheduled work
• Follow all service procedures and site Health & Safety requirements
• Uphold company objectives, quality standards and compliance processes
• Pursue ongoing personal development and attend training as required
• Work flexibly and support colleagues across workshop and site operations

Skills

Knowledge of forklift trucks

Strong mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Team-focused

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

PDA/software systems

Job description

Workshop Engineer

Full‑time | Monday-Friday | 08:00-17:00 |

Salary £32,000 - £40,000 DOE+ Overtime & excellent benefits

Location - Milton Keynes

We are proud to be working with a long‑established, family‑run materials handling business is looking for a Workshop Engineer to join their growing team. Supplying a wide range of materials handling equipment, powered access, cleaning machinery and more across the UK, this company prides itself on quality, safety, and a close‑knit working culture where employees truly come first. You'll support the Workshop Manager in delivering high‑quality maintenance, inspections and repairs across a varied fleet, ensuring all workshop and on‑site activities are carried out safely and professionally.

The Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and servicing forklift trucks, MHE and plant equipment, ensuring assets are kept in top condition. Working closely with Field Service Engineers and the wider service team, you'll help keep the fleet running smoothly, support PDIs, request parts, and follow established service procedures. This role suits someone with strong mechanical skills, great attention to detail, and a proactive approach to safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service forklift trucks, MHE and plant equipment
• Diagnose faults and replace/repair defective parts
• Request parts through the parts department
• Support general upkeep of the fleet, including PDIs
• Report to the Service Team for scheduled work
• Follow all service procedures and site Health & Safety requirements
• Uphold company objectives, quality standards and compliance processes
• Pursue ongoing personal development and attend training as required
• Work flexibly and support colleagues across workshop and site operations

Experience required

• Previous experience as a vehicle engineer/fitter
• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of forklift trucks would be advantageous however training is available
• Experience in materials handling, plant or similar industries
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills and is good at problem solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible, supportive and team‑focused with excellent attention to detail
• Courteous, friendly and tactful
• Knowledge of forklift trucks (training available)
• Good working knowledge of PDA/software systems
• Personable and presentable

Please note for this role candidates are required to be UK residents within the Milton Keynes are with right to work documentation in place as sponsorship is not offered for this position

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary + overtime
• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Statutory pension
• Development & progression - the company invests heavily in its people
• Bi‑annual company socials