Workshop Engineer - Bristol

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + BH

Pension 5% contribution

Private medical cover after service

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer in Bristol to service, repair and maintain a broad range of forklift trucks and handling equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues and perform LOLER inspections to keep equipment compliant.

The role requires independent workload management, a professional customer-facing approach and a valid UK driving licence, with a Monday–Friday 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of diesel engines.
• Experience with electrics, hydraulics and diagnostic skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repair on a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Identifying and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure all equipment remains fully compliant.
• Completing safety checks and pre-delivery inspections.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Independent work

Customer focus

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Workshop Forklift Engineer

• Basic Salary: £27,000 - £35,000
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4:40pm (40 hours)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing servicing, maintenance and repair work on a broad range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
• Identifying and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues
• Carrying out LOLER inspections to ensure all equipment remains fully compliant
• Completing safety checks and pre-delivery inspections

What you'll need:

• Proven experience of diesel engines required
• Experience with electrics, hydraulics and diagnostic skills preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude
• Full UK driving licence

Your Package:

• Basic Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
• 25 days holiday +b/h (increasing holiday entitlement to 28 days plus bank holidays from Jan 27, then 30 from Jan 28.)
• 5% pension contribution, private medical cover after service