Workshop Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling business in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Workshop Engineer. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment, ensuring minimal downtime. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background and relevant engineering qualifications. The role offers a salary between £30,000 - £36,000 plus overtime, with benefits including a company pension and ongoing development support.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Full training and induction

Ongoing development and support

Tools and uniform provided

Regular overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklifts or similar equipment.
• Previous workshop-based engineering experience.
• Ability to diagnose faults and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs on Material Handling Equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team for efficient turnaround.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Excellent communication skills

Fault-finding skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Workshop Engineer – Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 + Overtime | Location: Neyton Aycliffe, County Durham | Shift: Monday to Friday – Days. We are seeking a Workshop Engineer to join a leading materials handling business, based full-time at their Newton Aycliffe 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

• 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

• 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

Benefits

• Regular overtime available
• 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. For further details contact Matthew Lye at Pioneer Selection. 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.