Workshop Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling business in Exeter is seeking a Workshop Engineer to service, maintain, and repair forklift trucks and other Material Handling Equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, relevant qualifications, and experience in a workshop environment. This role offers a salary of £30k - £34k per year with overtime and benefits. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Full training and induction

Ongoing development and support

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar workshop-based engineering role.
• Experience working on FLTs or MHE.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Excellent communication skills

Fault-finding skills

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Job description

£30k - 34k per year + Overtime and Benefits

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 Exeterworkshop. 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.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

£30k - 34k per year + Overtime and Benefits

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT