Workshop Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime

Holiday entitlement

Development & progression

Company socials

On-site facilities

Christmas Turkey

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Workshop Engineer in Burton Latimer to maintain, repair and service forklift trucks, MHE and plant equipment. You will work with the workshop team to keep the fleet in top condition and support PDIs and parts requests.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety, with a full-time schedule 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday, within a family‑run materials handling environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience with maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and service forklift trucks, MHE and plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and replace/repair defective parts.
• Request parts through the parts department.
• Support upkeep of the fleet, including PDIs.
• Follow service procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Work with the service team to keep the fleet running smoothly.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication

Team player

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

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 - Burton Latimer

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

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have the following skills and experience

• 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 that candidates are required to be UK residents within a commutable distance from Burton Latimer with Right to work documentation in place as sponosrship 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
• Small on site gym
• A Christmas Turkey - continuing a long standing family tradition