Workshop Engineer: Diagnostics, PPM & Apprenticeship Mentoring

Briggs Equipment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Pension scheme

Profit-share bonus

Healthcare benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Briggs Equipment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced engineer to service, maintain and repair diesel, LPG and electric material handling equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and complete pre-delivery inspections to ensure customer readiness.

You will work in a busy workshop and/or field service environment, following health and safety procedures, keeping tools and parts organized, and supporting apprentices and junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience working on forklifts, plant machinery, HGVs, powered access equipment, cleaning machines, automotive vehicles, or similar mechanical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing diesel, LPG, and electric material handling equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out planned preventive maintenance.
• Completing pre-delivery inspections to ensure equipment is customer-ready.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.
• Following health and safety procedures, policies, and workshop standards.
• Completing job cards accurately and ensuring required parts are identified and ordered promptly.
• Supporting and mentoring apprentices and less experienced engineers.

Skills

Forklift maintenance experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Independent work

Education

Relevant engineering or technical qualification

Job description

Briggs Equipment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced engineer to service, maintain and repair diesel, LPG and electric material handling equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and complete pre-delivery inspections to ensure customer readiness.

You will work in a busy workshop and/or field service environment, following health and safety procedures, keeping tools and parts organized, and supporting apprentices and junior engineers.